As of 4th May 2021, the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) comes into force, affording those with problem debt the right to legal protections from their creditors. In this article we outline the different types of Debt Respite Scheme and how they will affect the ability of letting agents and landlords to pursue tenants in rent arrears.
Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) – Impact on lettings Read More »
The top reported problems between landlords and letting agents were management, communication and record keeping. Considering landlord confidence is at an all-time low it’s more important than ever to build solid relationships with landlords based on trust and support.
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There are three popular principles to growing a business:
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Being a tenant in 2021 is less of a living status and more of a lifestyle choice, one which..
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It is estimated that, collectively, agents hold approximately £2.7b of tenant and landlord funds at any one time. This is why the Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme was introduced.
Client Money Protection Deadline fast approaching Read More »
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has rewritten the standard tenancy contract it recommends for agents and landlords, which includes clauses that stop landlords from issuing blanket bans on tenants with pets for no good reason.
The Pandemic Pet Boom Read More »
With 31st December 2020 marking the end of the transition period for Brexit, we are all still very much in a period of uncertainty as a nation. Without question, large numbers of EU nationals will be affected by Brexit; but how will this impact the rental sector?
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There’s been a steady decline in the landlord population in the PRS over the last few years. Previously the split was fairly even between accidental landlords, career landlords and buy-to-let investors. This is starting to change as the attraction to investment properties dwindles.
How to make landlords more confident 2021 Read More »
Did you know, the typical time it took to let a property in April 2020 was 29 days? This was up from 24 days in April 2019. While some of these delays may have been attributed to the pandemic, the fact still remains that landlords..
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Even though 2020 was a difficult year for many businesses, it seems the lettings industry could be on a path to better days. While there are still some bumps and challenges to come – with several significant legislative..
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