This document provides guidance on holding deposits taken from 1st June 2019. You’ll find an example deposit request email template at the bottom of this page. Do I need to take a holding deposit? We strongly recommend that you always take a holding deposit to ensure that your prospective tenant is serious about your property.… Continue Reading
We’ve put together a few frequently asked questions about the new Tenants Fees ban coming into force 1st June 2019 (England Only at the moment). ********* When does the tenant fees ban start? Does the ban apply to all tenancies? Will tenancies I already have be affected? What can tenants be charged for? What can’t… Continue Reading
As you will know, from 1st June 2019 neither agents nor landlords will be able to charge tenants any fees in connection with a tenancy in England (joining Scotland where the ban is already in place, Wales will join on 1st Sep 2019). The new rules apply to all new tenancies (other than company lets and… Continue Reading
A assured shorthold tenancy agreement (AST) is a contract between a landlord and tenant. It can be written or oral, and gives certain rights to each party. Both parties have rights and responsibilities that are laid out by law. The tenancy agreement can give you more than your statutory rights, but not less. If a… Continue Reading
It can be tricky to remember everything you need to do when you have a new tenancy starting. We’ve created a new tenancy checklist to help make sure you’ve got everything covered! Click here for our New Tenancy Checklist Continue Reading
*UPDATED FOR NEW LEGISLATION STARTING 1ST JULY 2021* Landlords are required by law to check that their tenant or lodger can legally rent their residential property in England. Here’s a quick guide for what you need to do. Although onerous, it’s really not difficult! You must: Check ALL tenants over the age of 18, whether… Continue Reading
To take a great picture of your property doesn’t require an expensive camera. Taking a bit of time to set up a good shot can make the difference between an adequate picture and a great one. Top tip: Landscape photographs display best on the property sites! A good photograph of the outside of the property… Continue Reading
Now that a new tenancy is about to start, there are a few things you need to remember to do and a few other things to bear in mind for later. Right to rent checks – You must check that all tenants over the age of 18, whether named on the tenancy agreement or not,… Continue Reading
The quick and easy way to work out how much rent you can realistically charge for your property is to take a look at what everyone else is asking. Visit one of the major property portals, such as Rightmove or PrimeLocation, and search for properties similar to your own. Be as wide in your search… Continue Reading
A property description is made up of 2 parts: key features and property description. The key features section is your opportunity to tell potential tenants about the key selling points of your property, in a bullet point format. The property description section allows you to go in to more depth about your property. Key features… Continue Reading
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