Lettings & Management
Breaking News and opinions affecting Letting Agents and Property Managers operating in the UK Private Rented Sector
Rent rises start to ease – but renters still worry
Tenants are experiencing some relief as the rate of rent rises slows down significantly, new data from Barclays reveals.
The bank says...
London’s councils hit landlords with record fines
Councils in London are tightening their grip on landlords and letting agents who fail to comply with selective licensing rules as fines...
Tenant application fraud rockets by 140%
A sharp rise in rental market competition is fuelling a surge in tenancy application fraud, according to new data.
An analysis by...
Renting my property to insurance companies?
Hi, 18 years ago, we managed to rent our three bedroom, end of terrace property to the council but it left us with a financial burden.
‘Media frenzy’ fuels distrust between landlor...
A leading firm of property solicitors is reporting a rise in disputes between landlords and tenants – and points to a ‘media...
UK rental market heats up after winter lull
The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is seeing a surge in tenant demand, with a new report revealing a significant increase across...
Sadiq Khan pledges to build 6,000 ‘affordable’...
London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, says he is the ‘renter’s champion’ and is committing to building 6,000 ‘affordable’...