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England vs Wales – what to know as a tenant
When you’re a tenant looking to move into new rental accommodation, the adage of ‘location, location, location’ matters more than you might think, as, thanks to devolved powers, England and Wales have different rules.
How does your garden glow?
In a rental property, we’re often asked by our tenants what they’re allowed to do to make the garden more of an extension of the property and another sanctuary from the world.
For the love of the landlord
It’s not a myth; if you can find the money, then being a landlord and owning rental property can be a financially and emotionally rewarding investment. It’s been proven to deliver long-term returns and a steady income.
Top 10 UK property laws every landlord should know pt.1
Whether you have a self-managed portfolio or one property, understanding key pieces of UK legislation amd acts is essential to ensure you don’t breach these rules and wind up with a fine, enforcement action, and even criminal liability.
Landlordiaid Cymru a Lloegr – beth yw’r gwahaniaeth?
Or to put it another way, “English and Welsh landlords – what’s the difference?” One question we’re often faced with is what the difference is between being an English landlord and a Welsh landlord,
A first time for everything
Or how to rent your first proper place. For a first time tenant, you now have the chance to get a flat or house share that actually feels like your home. This guide is for those new to the rental market.
Spring into maintenance mode
Winter can be hard on everyone’s portfolio of properties. Storms can expose weak points in the roofs, and frost can cause foundations to heave, not even thinking about what’s going on inside.
The rise of fairer renting
The private rented sector (PRS) is changing at a rate not seen for decades, and the most obvious change is the incoming Renters Rights Act. The reason for these changes is clear – the market is moving toward a higher degree of professionalism, greater transparency, fewer pressure tactics, and more protections for tenants.
Pets at home
The relationship between tenants, landlords and pets is changing – and about time too, say many. With the dawn of the Renters’ Rights Act, the long-standing ‘no pets’ default in rental properties is being addressed.
The new PRS Landlord Ombudsman
The emergence of the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Landlord Ombudsman is another change that tenants and landlords in England will no doubt have seen recently. Here’s what we can tell you…