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    How to live an energy efficient life when renting

    How to live an energy efficient life when renting

    Published 9 months ago

    As we head towards one of the most expensive periods of the year – Christmas - Ofgem confirmed the energy price cap would rise at the start of 2025.

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    Rental guarantors: the essential addition?

    Rental guarantors: the essential addition?

    Published 10 months ago

    Did you know 21% of private renters were asked to provide a guarantor when they applied to rent their current property? This finding was part of the latest English Housing Survey, which revealed almost 1 million tenants needed a backup financial plan.

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    Renters' Rights Bill Faces Challenges in the Commons

    Renters' Rights Bill Faces Challenges in the Commons

    Published 11 months ago

    The UK Government is pushing forward with significant housing reform, as Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP led the Second Reading of the Renters' Rights Bill. Less than a month after its introduction.

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    How to select the best tenant when inundated with offers

    How to select the best tenant when inundated with offers

    Published 12 months ago

    When a property is listed for rent, there is currently no shortage of tenants vying to hopefully secure the home. The demand has been quantified by Rightmove, who says the number of enquiries each available rental property is receiving is 17.

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    Don’t let dirt lead to deposit deductions

    Don’t let dirt lead to deposit deductions

    Published about 1 year ago

    Are you never happier than when your home is spotless or are you a tad on the slovenly side? If you own your home, this question is elementary but if you live in a rented property, the level of dirt you’re comfortable with can affect whether you get your full deposit back.

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    Requests for energy efficient rentals clearly evident

    Requests for energy efficient rentals clearly evident

    Published about 1 year ago

    Tenants are increasingly asking private landlords for properties with good green credentials. That’s the findings of the latest Handelsbanken annual Property Investor Report.

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    Tenants: your guide to using, not abusing, your outside space this summer

    Tenants: your guide to using, not abusing, your outside space this summer

    Published about 1 year ago

    The sun is out (fingers crossed), the temperature is rising and there is the distinct smell of barbeques in the air. After one of the wettest UK springs on record, who can blame the nation for rushing outside as soon as possible?

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    8 questions a tenant must ask on a viewing

    8 questions a tenant must ask on a viewing

    Published over 1 year ago

    Viewing a property you’d like to rent can be exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. You may be distracted by the aesthetics or focused on checking the condition of the rooms but there are 8 less obvious but no less important questions you should ask while at the property. Print these out if you think you might forget!

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    Rental friendly storage advice

    Rental friendly storage advice

    Published over 1 year ago

    For those living in a rental property with an ever growing collection of items, storage can become an issue. On inspection, most tenancy agreements prohibit renters from drilling holes in walls, altering the layout in a property or installing fitted furniture, so adding extra storage will need more creative thinking.

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    How to protect a vacant property

    How to protect a vacant property

    Published over 1 year ago

    National Empty Homes Weeks 2024 runs from 4th to 10th March this year and while the thrust of the event is to shine a light on bringing vacant dwellings back into use, the organisers offer support to all those who may have an empty property.

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    5 reasons why buy-to-let is getting a boost

    5 reasons why buy-to-let is getting a boost

    Published over 1 year ago

    Buy-to-let has always been seen as a safe long-term investment strategy but over the last few years, the landscape has changed dramatically. As we move our way through 2024, however, the buy-to-let benefits are once again aligning. Here are five reasons property investment should be on your radar this year.

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    What makes a good tenant in 2024?

    What makes a good tenant in 2024?

    Published over 1 year ago

    On the outside, selecting a good tenant may feel as simple as accepting the person who makes the highest offer, especially if the most recent news is to be believed. A survey undertaken for the New Economics Foundation found tenants were willing to go to extreme financial lengths to secure a rental property. As a result, landlords have had the luxury of waiting for the ‘highest bidder’ to emerge.

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