Smart meters are coming your way With the lockdown easing, the roll-out of smart meters in homes across the country is back on the cards. The Government has set out new plans for the installation of the meters to help homeowners cut their energy bills and carbon emis...

Many tenants sign contracts with the intention of staying long-term, but unforeseen circumstances or dissatisfaction can lead them to break their lease early. Understanding their reasons can help landlords respond effectively.

There are two reasons why we, as interns, have come to Ringley. The first is to gain insight in property management; the second is to experience one of Europe?s most unique cities: London. Here is what we?ve learned about London from the friendly people in the Ringle...

The NW5 housing market has gone through a sea change in the past decades with the Buy-to-Let (B-T-L) sector evolving as a key trend, for both tenants and landlords.A few weeks ago, the Government released a White Paper on housing. I have had a chance now to digest th...

New research from commercial agents Cushman & Wakefield revealed last week that the Manchester property market really is the place to invest for buy-to-let landlords and institutional investors alike.Second only to London, Greater Manchester has a dynamic, rapidl...

Manchester is the best place in the country to rent a new build flat says HomeviewsA BTR development in Manchester has topped the polls in a new report that rounds up residents' reviews of their rental homes. More than 100,000 people around the country now live in a ...

Could Londoners choosing to leave the capital drive out-of-town housing market activity?Housing market activity is definitely on the up - and London-based buyers could drive activity outside the capital. This is the view from estate agent Hamptons, as it publishes ne...

Unless the Government is persuaded to make another extension to the evictions ban, the courts will start to deal with possession hearings again from 21 September. But to make life easier for tenants who find themselves with financial problems as a second wave of Covi...

In case you didn't know, this week is Gas Safety Week. So we thought a timely reminder of landlords’ responsibilities for gas safety in rented properties might be useful for anyone who’s not sure of their obligations. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations...

The Green Homes Grant launches next week – and already the scams promising access to funding have started. Consumer watchdog Which? and the BBC both report that homeowners have received scam calls, emails and texts telling them that they are eligible for the Governme...