by Carly Fallon | 22 Jun, 2021 |
Many landlords enlist the services of letting agents in order to find suitable tenants for their investment properties. However, some landlords prefer to go it alone. There are several crucial elements to the tenant on-boarding process, from credit checks to thorough...
by Carly Fallon | 17 May, 2021 |
The possessions update – we take a closer look. A few weeks ago, we talked about the current ban on bailiff led evictions. We explored the impact that the ban has had on the private rental sector and the likelihood of a surge in possession proceedings once the...
by Carly Fallon | 13 May, 2021 |
New ‘Breathing Space’ rules launched. On Wednesday 5 May 2021, the new Debt Respite Scheme, or ‘breathing space’ was introduced, in a bid to help tenants with problem debt. The scheme will provide legal protection for tenants (and other debtors), against...
by Carly Fallon | 23 Apr, 2021 |
In last week’s blog, we considered the pros and cons of using letting agents. For those of us who don’t want the hassle of being a landlord, then a lettings agent could be the answer. (Making sure of course that you choose a good agent!) But before you hand over the...
by Carly Fallon | 16 Apr, 2021 |
Finally! You’ve painted your accent walls and rolled out the grey carpet in your rental property. So, what’s next? No doubt you’ll be keen to fill your Netflix-ready rooms with tenants. But hold on a second…the thought of changing leaky taps or dealing with late-night...
