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The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating...

In recent years, the UK private rented sector has witnessed a significant increase in government regulation aimed at raising standards for...

In this guest feature, Dillon Darbar, counter fraud manager at Network Homes, sets out why estate agents need to be aware...

The check-out report is a critical point in the tenancy and has the power to make the moving-out process run smoothly...

In this weekend feature, inventory expert and chair of the AIIC, Daniel Evans, sets out why rental reform changes will make...

The hot topic of rent controls has remerged in recent weeks, with passionate voices on both sides of the argument speaking...

In this weekend feature, inventory expert and chair of the AIIC, Daniel Evans, sets out what a really good inventory should...

In this guest feature, James Dilgul, Head of Marketing at Fixflo, the market-leading repairs and maintenance management software provider, looks at how...

While the Christmas season is usually heralded by an influx of terrible Christmas adverts, the launch of Starbucks’ gingerbread lattes, Adam...

Agents have been told in new government guidance that the liftings of some Covid restraints in wider society “does not mark...

The Oxfordshire-based PropTech founders and software developers of Openview, today announced they have welcomed Pattinson Estate Agents to their list of clients.   Peter Grant, Managing...

Knowing adjudication terms and phrases can make all the difference in a deposit dispute. The DPS has been helping landlords and letting...

As we now find ourselves in the UK’s third national lockdown in 10 months, what tenants want, and need from their...

Deposit disputes can be time-consuming and difficult for all parties involved whether it be a letting agent, landlord, or tenant. Although at...

Clear communication and common-sense actions by landlords, letting agents and students at the start of a tenancy can drastically improve the...

The proliferation of free and accessible digital services has - at face value - brought us many great things: same-day deliveries,...

The announcement of the Renters’ Reform Bill in the Queen’s speech last December caused a collective groan across the country from...

We have had a special relationship for many years and are bonded as countries in many ways – historically, politically and...

Purplebricks has instructed a new legal firm to support its sales and lettings activities. Business Insider reports that the commercial team at...

There’s been a substantial 20 per cent rise in formal complaints about agents taken up by The Property Ombudsman.  The figures refer...

In these unprecedented times, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) aims to reassure letting agents, landlords and tenants on any legislative changes, relating...

Hello, and welcome to Wednesday’s guidance and advice for agents and suppliers trying to find a way through the current crisis. If...

Hello - we’re here to help on a daily basis, sharing information across the industry.  As ever, we’d love your input to...

Hello and here’s the latest daily update to help the industry through these unprecedented times.  If you have any appropriate advice you...

Hello and welcome to the latest Conquering Corona - our guide for agents to get through these challenging times. Please let us...

With confirmation that Section 21 will be scrapped, how can agents get ready for life after no-fault evictions? The short answer is...

By now, most letting agents and landlords will have heard about the draft legislation laid in Parliament concerning a mandatory minimum...

The property management industry is evolving at a rapid pace, thanks almost entirely to the rise in PropTech. Hundreds, if not thousands...

Earlier this month, Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet, telling ministers they must 'repay the trust of those...

It’s a substantial Tory government for the next five years: what does this mean for estate agents, property and the market? We have...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

Crowdfunding has been largely avoided by property companies for much of the past year following controversies surrounding Emoov’s fund raising -...

Have you asked yourself why technology is so important in letting agency today? Just look around and you will know why. Almost...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

When they first came onto the scene, online-only estate and lettings agents were predicted to swiftly spell the end for traditional...

Competition for landlords will be fiercer than ever this year. Landlords are facing a raft of changes and will likely be...

Nobody likes change. It makes people feel threatened, undermines their confidence, and makes them worry about the future. But regardless of...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

When renting a property out, letting agents and landlords recognise that it is important to take a deposit from the tenant...

People now expect a streamlined, digital-first experience from every single service they interact with - and the lettings industry is no...

Out and about recently, I got to thinking: how often do I actually have the call for cash anymore? Or, for...

Firstly, my sincere apologies - it has now been over a month since my last PropTech blog, doesn’t time fly!  In the...

Earlier this week, Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the Autumn Budget with a strong focus on housing.  The decision to cut stamp duty...

Giving clients reliable advice when they are buying, selling or letting a home lies at the core of every successful estate...

Historically, short-term rentals have been an unattractive business for the majority of estate agents and property managers. Scarcity of demand from tenants...

In November 2016 when the Autumn Statement was delivered by Chancellor Philip Hammond, the announcement was made to ban letting agent...

Ten years ago this month (April 2007) tenancy deposit schemes were first introduced in England and Wales.  You need to go a...

If you work in lettings, I’ll already have a pretty good idea on how you feel about the current Conservative Government.  The...

In a recent landmark Council Tax case, the Court of Appeal (Leeds City Council V Broadley 2016) upheld that the use...

Next year is likely to be a challenging time for letting agents, following a raft of changes introduced by the government...

Chancellor Philip Hammond caught the lettings industry unaware with an incredulous Autumn Statement.  The buy-to-let sector took a bashing earlier in 2015...

For many people buy-to-let continues to look an attractive income investment at a time of low saving rates and stock market...

Who are you? Edward Trustworth, 23 What does it say on your business card? Founder, MyTenantedProperty.com What does the business do and what are you...

Shelter has been tirelessly campaigning for longer tenancies for the last few years.  The charity has led the case for change and...

I don't think there is one person in lettings and property management who isn't alarmed at the scenes just over the...

Earlier this week we passed the official deadline for letting agents to fully publicise their fees as well as providing evidence of...

In 2007, the government introduced a compulsory deposit protection scheme as part of the Housing Act 2004 to help protect tenants...