Demand in homes with a garden surges after lockdown
There has been a significant rise in demand for homes with gardens from tenants and buyers since the housing market re-opened in May following lockdown, according to the latest figures.
Fears of a second wave are reportedly fuelling a growing appetite for properties with an outdoor space research from property rental app Movebubble suggests, with searches rising 193% compared to the week before lockdown....
Scottish government introduces new interest-free loans for landlords whose tenants are struggling to pay rent
Landlords in Scotland whose tenants are unable to make their full rental payment amid the coronavirus crisis can apply for an interest-free loan, the Scottish government has announced.
The Private Rented Sector Landlord Covid-19 Loan Scheme was opened on Tuesday for applications, allowing eligible landlords to receive 100% of their lost rental income on a single property....
Death of a tenant: What are landlords and letting agents’ rights and responsibilities?
While it is a difficult subject to tackle, and certainly one no landlord or letting agent ever wants to face, it isn’t uncommon for a tenant to die mid-tenancy.
A tenant dying while renting your property is likely to be stressful, traumatic and confusing for a landlord or letting agent. As well as being a rather morbid subject, it is also a legally complex one. Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a landlord or letting agent before you find yourself in this distressing situation will help you navigate your way through the legal quagmire. ...
Landlords boost local economies by over £3billion a year
Landlords are a huge economic boon to local economies, injecting over £3billion into their communities, according to new research.
In the past 12 months, landlords spent an average of £1,443 each on services such as plumbers, builders, letting agents and other tradespeople from the local community, the study from Aldermore Bank found. ...
How to communicate with your tenant
Last week, a report found that a lack of communication was the biggest reason behind deposit disputes between landlords, letting agents and their tenants.
A good tenant-landlord relationship is as an integral part of a successful landlord business as marketing, having the correct gas certificate or acting on repairs quickly. But despite the benefits of a friction-free relationship with a tenant, it’s often neglected. ...