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20% of Tenants don't expect to get their full deposit back

Recent research shows that on average almost one-in-five tenants are saying that when they hand over their tenancy deposit, they dont expect to see all their money back again.

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Shelter playing to people's fears""

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is accusing Shelter of playing to peoples fears when it issued a recent press release claiming a record rise in the number of calls its helpline has received

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Select committee questions changes to buy to let tax

The chancellors policy of prioritising homeownership at the expense of the buy-to-let market has come under criticism from the Treasury select committee.

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Becoming a company doesn't 'stack up' for most landlords

According to a recent survey carried out by the National Landlords Association (NLA) 40 per cent of landlords (four in every 10 questioned) say they are seriously considering forming a limited company to operate their buy-to-let business

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Government Discriminating against UK property investors

Government policies are discriminating against UK private property investors, by making it easier for foreign investors to purchase properties. Thats according to recent allegations made by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA),

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Increase in homelessness not landlords fault

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) claims that private rented sector (PRS) landlords are being unfairly blamed for the increase in the number of homeless on the UK streets.

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The advantages of regular inspections

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) is advising landlords and their agents to carry out regular inspections of their rental properties. Particularly at this time of year when condensation is most likely to cause problems

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Landlords must provide new tenants with 'How to Rent' guide

From the 1st of October 2015 it became law that landlords issue all new tenants with the latest edition of a Government publication The How to Rent Guide, along with a current Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and a current Gas Safety Certificate (CP12).

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Tenant being pursued for damages by landlady's insurers

A tenant who allegedly caused £128,000 of damage to a £1m rented property in Wiltshire is being pursued for damages by the landladys insurers.

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