Archive for the Private Rental Sector Category

As a bill is launched to make it easier for tenants to keep pets in rental homes, an online petition on the issue has gained more than 2,000 signatures.

The government has confirmed that landlords must now give tenants six months’ notice if they wish to regain possession of their property through the courts.

With changes to the tax laws, increasing regulation and uncertainty surrounding the property market, are buy-to-let investments in the UK a secure choice?

Landlord bodies have criticised the government’s decision, at short notice, to extend the ban on evictions for a further four weeks. The Ministry of Housing,

Buy-to-let landlords should assess how energy efficient their rental homes are now, in case they are eligible for funding under a government scheme, launching soon.

What rights does a landlord have when a tenant wants to run a business from a rented property? And what can go wrong?

Attitudes to renting have changed. Almost 20% of the UK population now live in privately rented accommodation – a rise of 10% in just 20

If you are new to renting out property, find out exactly which repairs are a landlord’s responsibility, and which need to be carried out by a tenant.

If you want a tenant to leave your property for whatever reason, there are steps you need to take to stay on the right side

For landlords, the period between tenancies can be costly in terms of lost revenue and property maintenance. Read our 20 tips for keeping good tenants long-term – and keeping costs to a minimum.

A new survey has found that most UK private tenants are happy renting with less than half looking to buy property in the near future.

If you are new to renting out property, find out exactly which repairs are a landlord’s responsibility, and which need to be carried out by a tenant.