Are increased cost to landlords behind unaffordable rents for renters under 30?
The increased financial burden on landlords due to tougher legislation and licensing fees could be to blame for two-thirds of rental properties in Britain being deemed “unaffordable” to the under 30s....
Caravanning was the big hit of the summer
More and more people are choosing caravan and campervan holidays, according to the latest figures. The bumper figures for 2018 were fuelled in part to the long, hot summer that boosted bookings at caravan parks across the country....
The future of caravanning could be electric
E-mobility may be gathering momentum as more of us move away from the combustion engine towards electric vehicles (or at least half way there with hybrids).
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Sellers cut asking prices as increased supply gives buyers more negotiating power
A growing number of British sellers have been compelled to drop their asking prices in a bid to lure buyers. The Rightmove House Price Index for July found a third of current British sellers have dropped asking prices at least once due to stiff competition from an enlarged pool of sellers. ...
Late again? Here are our top tips for dealing with rent arrears!
At the very least, rent arrears can be understood in certain circumstances, if not forgiven. But it’s hard to sympathise with habitual offenders. Moreover, late rent payments can severely impact your financial planning. For instance, it can negatively impact your ability to pay your mortgage and can have devastating effects on business returns. Thus, it is important to forestall this risk early on in your lettings journey and ensure stress free tenancies for everyone involved. The following are some good practices that can be used to prevent and mitigate the impact of rental arrears on both, your pocket as well as your peace of mind....