A property management company has come under scrutiny after advertising a "guaranteed rental income" to landlords, even in cases where tenants fail to pay. The promise, which appeared on the company’s website, has raised significant concerns and was deemed misleading...

One Scottish letting agent was caught out recently when she found a tenant growing what she thought was cannabis in the bedroom of a rented property in West Lothian. In fact, the letting agent was left red-faced when the plants turned out to be tomatoes! However, the...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a campaign called ‘Let it, don’t forget it’ to raise awareness among landlords and letting agents. This campaign encourages them to ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are properly installed in rented prope...

This was a comment spotted online beneath an article discussing the importance of inventories to landlords and letting agents. It’s a fair question. Unless your tenancy began before 1 June, check-out fees and charges for services such as a professional clean at the e...

Good news for tenants today: In the future, it could become easier to free up rental deposits when moving between properties through “deposit passporting.” Speaking at a major housing conference in Manchester, Communities Secretary James Brokenshire highlighted this ...

Noise levels in flats have been increasing, especially with children letting off steam during half term. But for many, noise at nuisance levels is still rare and unwelcome. Learn why complaints about noisy neighbors are becoming more frequent.

The Right to Rent scheme, introduced by Theresa May when she was Home Secretary, aimed to address the growing concerns around illegal immigration. However, it has sparked controversy and criticism over its implementation and impact on landlords.

The government has decided to abolish landlords’ ability to serve Section 21 notices. This decision follows claims from tenant support groups that 46% of tenants received eviction notices within six months, leaving many in unstable living conditions.

Social media often showcases questionable ‘eviction notices,’ making it crucial to find a professional letting agent who upholds high standards. Landlords and tenants alike should choose an agent who ensures a smooth and fair rental experience.

In June, we blogged about the concept of rental deposit passporting—a system designed to simplify transferring deposits between landlords when tenants move properties. Housing Secretary James Brokenshire MP has now announced a Call for Evidence on tenancy deposit pro...