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Property Law ◦ 21 min read

Renting Homes Wales Act: New Legislation Guidance for Welsh Landlords and Tenants December 2022

Reading Time: 21 minutes This article provides guidance on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, in force from 1 December 2022. Why is the Renting Homes Wales Act 2016 needed?  To make things easier […]

Helen Davis

29 November 2022
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Rent Increase Guide for Landlords and Tenants 2023: Rules for increasing rents in the UK

Reading Time: 6 minutes As the cost of living in the UK continues to rise, everyone is feeling the pinch. Rent increases are becoming increasingly common across the country, with many landlords opting to […]

Helen Davis

13 April 2023
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Property News ◦ 4 min read

2023 Buy-to-Let Updates and News: 5 Changes for Landlords in the UK

Reading Time: 4 minutes The past few years have been busy for the rental sector. From the announcement of electrical regulations for rental properties in 2020, to the recent Renting Homes (Wales) Act coming […]

Ashleah Pope

10 January 2023
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Property Law ◦ 21 min read

Renting Homes Wales Act: New Legislation Guidance for Welsh Landlords and Tenants December 2022

Reading Time: 21 minutes This article provides guidance on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, in force from 1 December 2022. Why is the Renting Homes Wales Act 2016 needed?  To make things easier […]

Helen Davis

29 November 2022
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Renting with pets – what are the rules for landlords and tenants?

Reading Time: 5 minutes Renting with pets is an emotive topic, often dividing landlords and tenants, for obvious reasons. Two recent government measures have brought pets to the forefront of industry conversation, with big […]

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Mandatory Electrical Safety Inspections (EICRs) for Rental Property 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes In January 2020, the government announced the much-anticipated introduction of mandatory electrical safety inspections for private landlords. The new regulations, titled The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector […]

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14 January 2020
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GDPR for Landlords – Plus Free Landlord Privacy Policy Download

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are letting a property in the UK, GDPR for landlords certainly affects you in a few key ways. But before we address these major changes, let’s take a […]

Jonathan Daines

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Why You Need A Holding Deposit: Landlord and Tenant Questions Answered

Reading Time: 5 minutes For first-time landlords and tenants, the holding deposit process can often raise a few questions. When is the deposit returned? Why isn’t it classed as a tenant fee? Why do […]

Natalie Deakin

24 February 2020
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Property News ◦ 8 min read

Renters Reform Bill 2023 – What landlords and tenants need to know

Reading Time: 8 minutes The Renters Reform Bill was introduced to parliament by the Government on 17 May 2023, bringing landmark rental reforms that (once enacted) will impact landlords and tenants throughout England. Originally […]

Helen Davis

16 June 2022
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What Tenants Want in a Rental Property: What Do Tenants Look For When Renting in 2023?

Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s important for landlords to understand what tenants want. What property features do tenants look for? What should landlords prioritise when purchasing a buy to let? What puts tenants off? […]

James Russell

19 October 2021
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Online Letting Agents – What are they and should I use one to let out my property?

Reading Time: 9 minutes Online letting agents typically provide all that a high street letting agency would be expected to do, but far more cheaply, efficiently and in most cases, at a higher service […]

Shannon Hall

11 June 2021
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What are Common Causes of Stress for Landlords?

Reading Time: 5 minutes In May, LettingaProperty.com conducted a survey of 20,000 UK landlords, to better understand their experience of letting property – their motivations, opinions, challenges, and concerns. Renting out property can be […]

Shannon Hall

4 June 2021
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Landlord Advice ◦ 6 min read

Rent Increase Guide for Landlords and Tenants 2023: Rules for increasing rents in the UK

Reading Time: 6 minutes As the cost of living in the UK continues to rise, everyone is feeling the pinch. Rent increases are becoming increasingly common across the country, with many landlords opting to […]

Helen Davis

13 April 2023
1
Property News ◦ 4 min read

2023 Buy-to-Let Updates and News: 5 Changes for Landlords in the UK

Reading Time: 4 minutes The past few years have been busy for the rental sector. From the announcement of electrical regulations for rental properties in 2020, to the recent Renting Homes (Wales) Act coming […]

Ashleah Pope

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Property Law ◦ 21 min read

Renting Homes Wales Act: New Legislation Guidance for Welsh Landlords and Tenants December 2022

Reading Time: 21 minutes This article provides guidance on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, in force from 1 December 2022. Why is the Renting Homes Wales Act 2016 needed?  To make things easier […]

Helen Davis

29 November 2022
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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations: New Rules for UK Landlords 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations are changing. The regulations, originally enforced in 2015, were amended from 1 October 2022 and apply to both private and social rental […]

Katie Todd

5 August 2022
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What are Common Causes of Stress for Landlords?

Reading Time: 5 minutes In May, LettingaProperty.com conducted a survey of 20,000 UK landlords, to better understand their experience of letting property – their motivations, opinions, challenges, and concerns. Renting out property can be […]

Shannon Hall

4 June 2021
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5 Water Saving Tips for Landlords and Tenants

Reading Time: 5 minutes This week is Water Saving Week, an online event dedicated to educating people about water wastage. Hosted by Waterwise, the event highlights ways we can all save water and help the planet. […]

Ashleah Pope

19 May 2021
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