Lettings & Management
Breaking News and opinions affecting Letting Agents and Property Managers operating in the UK Private Rented Sector

How to Get a 12 Week Deposit
We’ve heard it all too often, you come to the end of the tenancy and the rent arrears and dilapidations exceed the deposit held. ...

Hefty increase in Maintenance Charges?
Hi, I wonder if someone could advise me on the very hefty increase in maintenance charges with very little discussion on affordability...

Ending garage rental?
Hello, I let a stand-alone garage to an individual and am trying to end the agreement and get the garage back but have been unable...

Letting agents urged to check their client accounts are l...
Following a surge in the availability of alternative banking products, safeagent has written to all of its agents in England urging...

Scotland’s PBSA is ‘unfit for purpose’
Students in Scotland are being forced to live in unsafe purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and a rent freeze should be reintroduced,

Tenant damage – repairs via instalments?
Hello, My tenant has damaged the panel heater in a bedroom and it is now beyond repair. The quote is just under £700 to fully replace...

Agent has invalidated my buildings insurance through mism...
Hello, My tenant of 5 years recently ended up in hospital for 3 months. My building’s insurance stipulates that the property...
