It can be notoriously difficult for individuals in receipt of benefits to secure rented accommodation and all too often landlords or letting agents advertising rental property will clearly state ‘no housing benefit’, meaning that tenants on benefits will not be given consideration. This may seem both extremely harsh and somewhat prejudice but landlords do have [...]
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UK Based lettingaproperty.com Launches Olympian Competition for UK Tenants and Landlords
With the 2012 London Olympic Games fast approaching lettingaproperty.com are set to launch a competition in honour of this most prestigious event. The competition is open to all UK tenants and landlords and offers £500 towards the winner’s monthly rent or mortgage payment. The competition will run from April 2012 until 31st August 2012 and winners [...]
The Law Regarding Dilapidations
Dilapidations are the repairs for which the tenant is responsible for carrying out before vacating their rented property. However, few tenants living in rented accommodation will be aware of the law regarding Dilapidations or the possible compensation claims surrounding them. It’s always advisable, before signing a tenancy agreement, for the prospective tenant to seek legal [...]
Rental Properties on the Rise in London
Do you have a property to rent in London? Research suggests that despite the current economic climate, between the months of March 2011 and March 2012, landlords with properties in central London saw a 3.7% increase in their rental growth, equating to an average rent of £2,430 per calendar month, with properties in the Covent [...]
Living/Moving Overseas and need to Let out your Property?
UK Landlords Living Abroad It’s a well known fact that more and more UK citizens are moving abroad, this could be for a number of reasons including cheaper living costs, higher paid employment or perhaps just a change of scenery and warmer climes, but this poses the problem of what to do with the property [...]
Top Tips for Advertising your Property Online
When advertising a rental property online it is imperative that it is done properly. You want to show the full potential of that property and to let prospective tenants know what makes your property a cut above the rest. You need your property to quite literally scream “Rent me” and, regardless of how luxurious or [...]
All you need to know about EPC’s
Energy Performance Certificates or EPCs are a compulsory requirement for all homes on the property market. The legalities of the EPC’s are changing this year! As of the 6th of April 2012, Letting Agents and Landlords may become liable for a Penalty Notice if advertising a property without an EPC. The requirement to ‘commission’ an [...]
Moving house? Some Simple tips once you have found your new home!
Moving can be a stressful affair if unprepared! Read our top tips which may help you settle the nerves and give you some peace of mind. Choose a moving date The date of your move is dictated by the Tenancy start date within your Tenancy Agreement. Plan well in advance for this date, as removal [...]
Top tips for landlords to prevent rental arrears
Last week’s newsletter article “Tenants struggling with Paying rent” was our hottest topic. It has warranted a Part II article with options where lettingaproperty.com can provide uneasy landlords with some help. Demand for rental property is soaring, largely due to the difficult mortgage market facing young house movers and first-time buyers. This, in turn, has [...]
Landlords, How to Protect your Pipes from Freezing
Last year we published an article on how to protect your pipes from freezing. With temperatures reaching minus 4 degrees over the last couple of days, we thought now would be a good time to republish this article. Remember, if you would like to receive our free copy of out “Protect your Pipes from Freezing [...]
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