The average rental deposit costs tenants around £1,110, often requiring them to pay a second deposit before recovering the first. This financial strain makes moving increasingly difficult for renters, leaving many in a difficult financial position.

Ensuring the safety of tenants is a fundamental responsibility for landlords. With the Grenfell inquiry still ongoing, fire safety remains a top priority, alongside compliance with electrical and gas regulations. Landlords have always been required to maintain proper...

Section 21 provides landlords with a legal mechanism to regain possession of their property without having to prove tenant fault. This ensures landlords have a fair and efficient way to deal with problematic tenants while maintaining confidence in the rental market.

PlanetRent can help generate the right tenancy agreement—fast. If not, maybe it’s something you should consider, as at least 44% of people own a pet. The pandemic even led to a puppy shortage as more people welcomed pets into their homes. For landlords, this presents...

Many self-managing landlords in the buy-to-let sector are not property professionals, making it easy to slip up. Here are our top tips for avoiding the four most common mistakes landlords make.Don’t Skip the Referencing ProcessAs highlighted in our previous blog, ref...

Camden Council has set a precedent by issuing London’s first rogue landlord banning order. This action highlights the council’s commitment to improving standards in the private rental sector. The ban on Cesar De Sousa Melo for four years, along with a £14,000 fine, s...

Landlords often face criticism, but the majority are responsible contributors to the private rental sector (PRS) and their local communities. While bad landlords may dominate headlines, new research highlights the significant positive financial impact that landlords ...

Since 1 October 2015, landlords in England have been legally required to install carbon monoxide alarms in any room where solid fuel is used. This regulation falls under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015. Failing to comply with these regu...

Research by PlanetRent reveals that one of the biggest frustrations for landlords is dealing with tenant complaints, particularly regarding repairs. Many tenants have unrealistic expectations about how quickly issues should be resolved, leading to unnecessary conflicts.

Yesterday’s Court of Appeal ruling in Trecarrell v Rouncefield is an important one for landlords. In this case, a tenant appealed against a Section 21 repossession order on the grounds that a gas safety certificate hadn’t been provided before they moved into the prop...