Lettings & Management

Generation Rent and the Evolution of the Private Rented Sector

Author: Mark Alexander

5th October 2012, 14 years ago | 5

The evolution of the Private Rented Sector is upon us as buy to let renters of the last decade are...

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Tenants Repairing Responsibilities

Author: Glenn Ackroyd

5th October 2012, 14 years ago | 1

Following on from my article about whether pest control is a landlords or a tenants responsibility, I’ve had a few...

What is “The GOOD Landlords Campaign”?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd October 2012, 14 years ago | 0

The GOOD Landlords Campaign is a concept born as a result of a community of like minded professional landlords sharing...

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NALS Conference 2012 – Mark Alexander is the closing speaker

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd October 2012, 14 years ago | 1

I’m honoured to have been invited to be the closing speaker at the NALS Conference this year. This is a...

Finding Tenants for an HMO

Author: HMOLandlady

1st October 2012, 14 years ago | 4

Following last week’s article on setting up an HMO from scratch I’m reporting on the last week’s activities which were...

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SpareRoom reports a massive rise in shared accommodation adverts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2012, 14 years ago | 5

House shares with six or more bedrooms are the fastest-growing property type on the SpareRoom website as landlords react to...

Ombudsman Services Targets NALS Agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2012, 14 years ago | 0

With the National Approved Letting Scheme “NALS” conference being held on Thursday 4th October, the recent offer from Ombudsman Services...

Pest control, landlords or tenants responsibility?

Author: Glenn Ackroyd

21st September 2012, 14 years ago | 7

At NPG, from time to time we get tenants calling about pest control. It can range from mice, to rats,...

Problem Letting Agent

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2012, 14 years ago | 56

Linda has written in to share her problem letting agent story and to ask the Property118 community for their opinions,...

Auction Property Refurbishment Case Study & Video

Author: Mark Alexander

6th September 2012, 14 years ago | 2

I’ve been having a twitter conversation with a chap called Yemi Edun who specializes in buying tired, prime location, London...

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Increasing the rental market appeal of your student property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st August 2012, 14 years ago | 1

Recently it was revealed that 15,000 fewer young people had applied for university places starting this academic year*. This reduction...

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The essential student guide to renting – 10 Tips from NUS and ARLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th August 2012, 14 years ago | 2

Renting your first home as a student can be exciting yet daunting at the same time. So the Association of...

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Illegal Eviction – A True Story

Author: Readers Question

24th August 2012, 14 years ago | 38

As this is a true story about an illegal eviction I would like to remain anonymous please. I witnessed it,...

My letting agent has done a runner

Author: Readers Question

24th August 2012, 14 years ago | 3

My letting agent has done a runner and left various aspects of my property management in a mess. In some...

Renewal fees from letting agents – READERS QUESTION

Author: Readers Question

22nd August 2012, 14 years ago | 36

I have a question regarding renewal fees from letting agents and would very much welcome any feedback or advice that...

Seven Benefits to Tenants of Dealing Directly with a Landlord

Author: Readers Question

21st August 2012, 14 years ago | 11

Readers response letter to the article entitled “Landlords should not be allowed to let their own properties” in which our reader...

Renting HMOs Sussed – BOOK REVIEW

Author: Mark Alexander

21st August 2012, 14 years ago | 3

Property118 Columnists HMO Landlady and Ben Reeve-Lewis have had their book “Renting HMOs Sussed” published and it is now available...

Landlords should not be allowed to let their own properties

Author: Mark Alexander

17th August 2012, 14 years ago | 55

I’ve recently had a heated exchange of emails with a chap called Mike who’s opinion is that “landlords should not...