Tag: tenants

Shock poll finds 44% of landlords will sell up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th April 2023, 3 years ago | 16

If interest rates rise to 4.5% next month, 45% of landlords say they will sell up, a survey reveals. The...

House price growth slows down – and renters look to buy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Economic headwinds are seeing home sellers cautiously pricing their properties to sell with April’s prices increasing less than expected, Rightmove...

The PRS saw an annual rent rise of 4.9% in March

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The UK’s private rents rose in the year to March by 4.9% – which is still below the rate of...

Every social housing resident will get training on their rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th April 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Every social housing tenant is to receive ‘Watchdog’ style training on how to hold their landlords to account as part...

Tenants warned that rent hikes are coming

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th April 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Landlords haven’t yet passed on their rising mortgage costs to tenants, but that could be about to change, research reveals....

Tenants in the capital will be most affected by EPC changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Renters in London will be the worst hit by the government’s proposed energy performance certificate (EPC) laws, research reveals. That’s...

Two existing tenants are leaving – legal issues?

Author: Readers Question

14th April 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I currently have a leased property which, since Nov 2021, has been occupied by a family of four adults...

Help – tenant’s friends moving in?

Author: Readers Question

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, I’ve just heard from our managing agent that our tenants are planning to have a friend of theirs, plus...

Tenants want to see more government support for sector

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Renters say they want more financial help from the government for first time buyers and help with paying their bills,...

Since when did a rent freeze mean don’t pay rent?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th April 2023, 3 years ago | 18

It has been a busy time for landlords with several stories that would normally make my blood run cold, but...

Do I need a bathroom extractor?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, I have a flat in a listed building with an existing window in the bathroom which is suitably sized....

England’s hottest rental market is…

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords with properties to rent in Cornwall currently have the nation’s hottest rental market, a rental demand index reveals. The...

‘Difficult times’ predicted for Scotland’s tenants with new First Minister

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Tenants in Scotland could face ‘difficult times’ with the announcement that Humza Yousaf has won the race to replace Nicola...

Landlords to get powers to evict anti-social tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2023, 3 years ago | 25

The government has unveiled plans to give landlords and housing associations the power to evict anti-social tenants who ruin their...

New ‘How to rent guide’ is published

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The updated ‘How to rent guide’ has been published and includes the latest advice for landlords and tenants on renting...

One in 10 tenants is ‘hiding a pet’ from their landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2023, 3 years ago | 11

One in 10 renters say they are currently living with a furry friend in their rented home despite the landlord...

Letting agent pens open letter to Michael Gove

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 9

An estate and letting agent in Leeds has written an open letter to Michael Gove urging the Government to address...

Can my tenants choose their own housemates?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I have an HMO with some fantastic tenants (it will be a travesty if the continued anti-landlord policy campaign...

Tenants are putting ‘their lives on hold’ during rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 1

With rents at record highs and an ongoing cost of living crisis, renters are starting to feel the effects and...

What happens to unlicensed HMOs once S.21 goes?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, We’re just waiting for the Renters Reform Bill to pass and Section 21 to be abolished for no fault...

Tenants are leaving cities for cheaper rents elsewhere

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Growing numbers of renters are deciding to up sticks and leave the UK’s cities to find a cheaper place to...