"The world has gone mad, says Adam Walker, as a client (with a £7m portfolio) is asked by his buy-to-let lender how much he spent, each month, having his hair cut... "
Read MoreFraudulent deposits
"If a tenant pays by credit card, it should put the agent ‘on notice’ that the tenant could, potentially have affordability issues.”
Read MoreModest rental inflation in 2017
UK rents rose by an average of 1.7% in December, HomeLet data reveals, after a year of relative stability. The average rent agreed on a new tenancy in December was £907, compared…
Read MoreSelling the service angle will win more business
"Imagine, says Adam Walker, that you owned a Michelin-starred restaurant that served delicious food at £100 per head and a new McDonald’s (other brands are available) opened opposite you?"
Read MoreNon-disclosure of facts could be mis-selling
Q: When is a top-floor flat not a top-floor flat? A: When a developer wants to build a floor on top of it... says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.
Read MoreRental price inflation slows
UK rents rose in November, HomeLet’s latest data shows, but rental price inflation continued to slow across much of the country.
Read MoreHappy tenancy endings
"Take great care with the formalities in ending a tenancy, misunderstandings can be very expensive", says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.
Read MoreThe effect of long term tenancies and landlord fees
The looming demise of tenant fees is not your only problem, says Adam Walker, it’s time to look at the effect of long term tenancies and landlord fees.
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