Lettings

Paying a tenancy deposit is part and parcel of being a renter but it’s usually the biggest upfront expense. Worrying research recently revealed 1 in 5 tenants get into debt trying to fund their tenancy, with the average UK deposit now in the region of £1,470.

It’s almost impossible to talk about the buy-to-let market without talking about mortgages. Figures from money.co.uk estimate around 60% of landlords fund part or all of their property investment activity using a buy-to-let mortgage.

If you have a landlord or tenant insurance policy, you may have been contacted by the provider announcing the launch of a new product. Pet insurance is the next big thing in the private rental market and its arrival marks significant progress of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Although winter has us firmly in its icy grip, the energy price cap will rise on 1st January 2025. As a result, many of us will want to reduce how much fuel we use. For renters, the challenge can be greater as they don’t always have the means or money to make significant energy-saving alterations, such as installing cavity wall insulation, solar panels or air source heat pumps.

Rental guarantors used to be the preserve of student lets, with landlords wanting financial reassurance to cover those with no rental track record, no regular wage or rental history.

The latest Rightmove Rental Price Tracker revealed that every ‘to let’ listing on its portal was receiving an average of 17 enquiries. Such demand can translate into multiple offers and a bidding situation* where the rent that tenants are willing to pay creeps up.

How much will dirt cost you at the end of a tenancy? If new research by SpareRoom is accurate, UK renters are forfeiting £724 million every year thanks to poor levels of cleanliness. In fact, the data showed an average of £250 of cleaning-related deductions per tenancy.

It was back in October 2008 that EPC certificates became a compulsory requirement for privately rented properties and since then, their standing among landlords and tenants has grown.

We all know gardens were the feature of choice among tenants moving home during the pandemic but a new survey shows how our love for the great outdoors hasn’t dimmed.

Renting gives people the flexibility and freedom to move to different areas and properties as their lifestyle requires. There are, however, some rules to follow. Knowing what is and isn’t possible can help narrow down the choice of rentals available.

Adding extra storage to where you live – especially if it’s a rental property – doesn’t mean completing a complex DIY exercise. There are several no-drill options that will give you extra places to stash and store. Here are 5 easy fix, no-drill swaps:-

At one point in time almost every landlord will find themselves with an empty property. Normally, it’s only for a matter of days or weeks until a tenant moves in but there could be some unavoidable circumstances that leave your property unoccupied for a prolonged duration.