Category: Lettings

Yes to Pets in Rental Properties?

Yes to Pets in Rental Properties?

"Yes to Pets in Rental Properties?" Is saying Yes to Pets in Rental Properties a big NO-NO? One of the least expected things to come out of 2020 was the huge rise in pet ownership. In retrospect, it's not really a surprise that lockdown would see more people understand the benefits that dogs, cats and other more exotic animals can bring to a home.

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Landlord & Tenant Risks

Landlord & Tenant Risks

"Landlord & Tenant Risks" Letting Checks On my radio show 'Let's Talk Property' I feature guests who really have something to say about important issues.  Peter Kyle, Member of Parliament for Hove since May 2015, is one of those such people.

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How Clean is your Home

How Clean is your Home

"How Clean is your Home?" Social Anxiety at Christmas The rules on lockdown are chopping and changing like the weather.  But whatever happens, especially this Christmas, the cleanliness of our homes will play a big part in our health.

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Regulated Lettings Agents

Regulated Lettings Agents

"Lettings Agents - Compare the Market" Why You Should Use a Regulated Lettings Agent This year, many of us have taken a hard look at where we are in our working lives.  We have been able to decide on what, if any, positive changes we might like to make.

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Tenant Referencing

Tenant Referencing

“The Critical Importance of Referencing” Tenant Referencing Can you imagine an ideal lettings world?  One where, once a tenant has been found, you, as landlord, can simply sit back and watch your investment deliver the anticipated return on investment?  One where no further involvement is needed?  Indeed, this is one of the reasons why some letting agents only offer a tenant finding service.

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Rent to Tenants with Pets

Rent to Tenants with Pets

"Rental Property & Pets" Rent to Tenants with Pets If you're a Landlord, you may be wondering about why you might rent to tenants with pets.  Almost half the UK population own a pet, yet many landlords are reluctant to accept pets!  According to research by The Dogs Trust, some 78% of pet owners reported that they had experienced difficulty finding rented accommodation that would accept pets.

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Section 21 Eviction Notice

Section 21 Eviction Notice

"Court of Appeal backs Landlord" Section 21 Eviction Notice The Court of Appeal's decision to back the Landlord in Trecarrell House Limited v Roucefield (2020) gives a measure of encouragement to Landlords who fail to comply with a Gas Safety Certificate.

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