Browsing Category: Rental

The rules surrounding some major aspects of renting property in the UK changed in a dramatic way recently. They will make a great difference to every private landlord and must be adhered to by the landlord and their agents. Section 21 evictions which were known as ‘no fault’ have now been abolished and are illegal. […]

Before anyone becomes a landlord, whether male or female, these days, there are basic rules to be thought about before any action is taken.  Even if the tenant – the person renting the flat from you, is a relative.  If money is to be passing hands, then this becomes a legal tenancy and the rules […]

There are many rlues connected with the rental of property in the UK.  It is not a case of just tarting up your spare flat and popping a post card advertising for a tenant, in the local shop window any more – oh happy day for those looking for flats!  the government has over the […]

When you want to rent a flat or ‘bedsit’ in the  UK, you should be able to feel safe and in the knowledge that your landlord will treat you fairly, with respect and honesty.  The reality for so many tenants is sadly much at variance with all of those.   It may be only our government, […]

There will always be a desire to own property in this country.  We have for generations, considered ourselves as conforming and ‘belonging’ with our peers once we sign on the dotted line and take out that hallowed mortgage on the first property.   Before that magic day however, there is often a pereiod of renting flats […]

Unlike the bad old days before the tightening up of the market and sweeping away the bad practices, there are many rules surrounding the renting out of domestic property.   First and foremost is the need to keep all rented properties safe and free from health hazards.  It must be ensured that all gas and electrical […]

I saw something the other day that made me literally stop stock still in the middle of the high street.  I was staring at a poster in the window of the only local white goods supplier and the wording surprised me.  It actually offered rental of various domestic appliances!  This was something I had not […]

As with most things in this country, there are stringent rules surrounding the renting out of property.  These come into force for one room or that house you inherited from your mother’s ainted aunt.  Ifr you rent out to several tenants – this then becomes a House of multiple occupancy, or HOMO for short.   […]

We have three or four rental properties immediately near our house, we being in an enclave of 9 houses.  That’s quite a high ratio.  Bearing in mind each house of the nine houses has an average potential sales value of £550K and a potential rental value of £1900.00 per month which works out at £22,800 […]