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Features
Tenant referencing goes proptech
People and proptech work together to verify that tenants are who they say they are and, says Lisa Isaacs, accurately predict their ability to pay the rent.
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A frustrated tenant and a sloppy letting agent
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) Katrine Sporle, received a complaint over the condition of the property, the rent paid and the handling of the complaint.
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Watch out for Labour – the bell tolls for landlords
I was listening to the news the other day with half an ear when I thought I heard a ridiculous statement made by John McDonnell, says Frances Burkinshaw.
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Most private tenants are NOT interested in buying a home!
Just 42% of tenants are interested in buying anytime soon – millennials are the keenest with 64% being aspiring homeowners compared to just 13% of those aged over 55.
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Guest Blogs
Section 21 – what’s the alternative?
The Government intends to scrap Section 21 – so, says Marc Trup, CEO of Arthur Online, it’s now about damage limitation.
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More publicity please!
“The Tenant Fees Act is a one month old,” says Frances Burkinshaw. “I am wondering how many people, outside the industry, will know about this new legislation.”
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The blame game
Here’s another example, says Frances Burkinshaw, of the Government suddenly calling a consultation on tenants being refused rental property if they are in receipt of Housing Benefit.
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Right to rent legislation “is a farce” argue landlords
One of the Government’s flagship immigration policies has been branded a "farce" after a court ruling.
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Good news for tenants!
Renting became more affordable in 2018 thanks to a combination of a once-in-a-decade fall in annual rents and wage inflation, according to The Deposit Protection Service (DPS).
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Tenants win £1.8k rental Brexit dividend
There may be gloom and doom with property agencies, buyers and tenants. But tenants in London are, potentially, £1,806 better off since the vote to leave the EU in June 2016...
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