Private tenants are happy in their rented homes - and are paying less
Private tenants are happy in their rented homes, are staying longer and are paying less for them, according to new official figures.
The results of the latest English Housing Survey dispel the idea renting is expensive and offers little security, landlord representatives say. ...
How to help your tenants keep your buy-to-let property safe during the holidays
As we enter the peak holiday season, it’s a good idea to check that your tenants are clued up when it comes to locking up.
Before they fly off for their two weeks in the sun, drop your tenants a letter or an email with a few last-minute tips on keeping the property safe while they are away. ...
No-fault eviction ban will put vulnerable tenants at risk, say landlords
Scrapping section 21 evictions could make it harder for low-income tenants to find homes, a new survey by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) suggests.
The government plan to ban no-fault evictions in England in a bid to give tenants security and halt "revenge evictions". ...
Rise in number of older renters
The number of older renters has risen steeply over the past year as people choose to cash in their homes to fund their retirement or to free up capital to help family get on the property ladder, according to new research.
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Nearly 80% of tenants unaware of renting rights
The vast majority of tenants do not know their renting rights and responsibilities, according to research by the National Landlords Association.
The trade body called on the government to give better information to tenants after the survey found 79% of tenants said they were unclear as to what to expect from letting agents and landlords....