We have been advised that all Local Authorities are to be given money by the Government to help tackle energy inefficient proprieties. This is being overseen by Greater South East Energy Hub and Local Authorities will be seeking any property in the 'E','F' or 'G' EPC...
An inventory supplier to the lettings industry is advising landlords to make sure they spot early signs of pet damage in properties - and to prepare for pets to be a bigger part of the private rental landscape in future. No Letting Go, the UK's largest provider of...
The country’s largest landlord for students has extended its discounted rent scheme for another three weeks. Unite Group says its 50 per cent discount will eventually have run for a total of 10 weeks, up until the end of the government’s 'stay at home’ guidance on 29...
The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is carrying out a two-year review of the HHSRS to update and simplify the process. Four surveys will be running from 3 – 31 March to canvass the views of those impacted, including housing regulators...
The Ideal Home has run an article entitled '9 simple ways to revamp a rented garden on a budget – all without upsetting your landlord' It can be seen here
A local council has let it be known that it’s in a pilot mediation scheme set up by the government - and it wants landlords to use it. Cherwell council in Oxfordshire says as part of the alternatives to eviction, there could be “temporary rent reductions, mediation...
Under the title 'Bridging in 2021: what can the market expect?' Lendinvest have just published an article on the bridging market. It can be seen here.
Some 60% of multi-property landlords have expanded their property portfolio since the introduction of the stamp duty holiday in July 2020, according to research from Direct Line for Business. The report shows landlords have been strategic with their purchases; 43%...
A gas engineer was shocked to come across a large cannabis grow in a rental property after being called to change the meter. He rang the police having smelt a strong smell of the drugs from a house in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire. Officers were alerted and managed to...
A council says grants of up to £10,000 are available to landlords to refurbish homes which could ensure vulnerable people in the area have a roof over their heads. Wigan council wants to form partnerships with landlords owning one bedroom apartments, self-contained...
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