SpareRoom have just conducted an investigation into the amount of rent paid. The findings can be found here, and starts with the premise that rent should cost around 30% of monthly salary. Their article states: We hear the phrase 'affordable rent' all the time. But...
On 11 February 2022 the Home Office launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Home Office code of practice for landlords on avoiding unlawful discrimination when conducting ‘right to rent’ checks in the private rented residential sector. This consultation...
The Telegraph has published a series of articles recently on landlords. This one is about buying energy efficient homes. It can be seen here, and says: Landlords have scrambled to buy energy-efficient properties in a bid to get ahead of costly eco upgrades that...
The House of Commons library has provided a paper on Local Authorities use of temporary accommodation. The full paper can be seen here, and the summary here, and says: Why do authorities use temporary accommodation? Local housing authorities in England have a duty to...
It’s suggested that almost a third of pet-owning tenants have been hiding their animals from agents or landlords for more than three years.Research from Build To Rent operator Quintain Living, based a survey of over 1,000 private tenants across the whole rental...
The Government has published statistics on mortgage and landlord possessions It can be seen here, and says: 1. Main Points This publication provides mortgage and landlord possession statistics for October to December 2021. In general, we have compared figures to the...
The House of Commons Library has issued a paper on the problems of mortgage prisoners, and what can be done to assist. The full report can be seen here, and a summary here, which say Who are mortgage prisoners? “Mortgage prisoners” are people who are unable to switch...
At least a quarter of rental properties have an EPC rating of D or below fuelling concerns the market could face challenges when new energy rules come into effect. This is according to a survey by Shawbrook Bank which also found landlords would welcome guidance and...
The government has issued new Right To Rent guidance for landlords.It can be seen here, and makes only minor modifications to previous versions but the latest 80 page document advises a landlord, letting agent or homeowner how to conduct a right to rent check when...
The House of Commons Library has published a paper on the Rising Cost of Living. The full report can be seen here, and a summary here, which says: The cost of living has been rising since early 2021, but in December 2021 inflation reached its highest recorded level in...
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