Imposing blanket bans on tenants in receipt of housing benefit in the property rental market has been judged as unlawful, discriminatory and against equality laws after housing charity Shelter took on a case which went to court.
Landlords might be wondering how Coronavirus affects any existing tenancy agreements, in regards to aspects of repair and maintenance work being carried out within a rental property, and just how COVID-19 could affect the UK rental market in the future.
Working tenants are by far the most sought after tenant type for landlords looking to fill their buy-to-let property. But just as with every other tenant type, there are still always risks associated with renting to professional tenants.
It is completely possible for landlords to get suitable buildings and contents insurance if they wish to let their properties to tenants in receipt of benefits.
Many students feel that landlords are unfairly overcharging on the rent whilst not maintaining the property as they should. Damp and lack of heating or hot water are amongst the largest complaints from students about their accommodation.
When Can a Landlord Increase the Rent?
January 8, 2020
Landlord Insurance
Charging rent is how a landlord makes their investment worthwhile. But how often should rental prices be increased and how do you work out how much to raise it by?
Finally some good news for buy-to-let landlords. According to Mortgage Brain, the mortgage costs in the buy-to-let property market have been falling since the second quarter of 2019 as lenders are competing to offer the best deals.
The Pro’s & Con’s of “Pet Friendly” Letting
August 21, 2019
Landlord Insurance
Before finding tenants for your property, you will have to decide on a pet policy. The decision on whether to allow your property to be let as pet-friendly is not one to take lightly.
What Insurance Do You Need as a Landlord?
June 10, 2019
Landlord Insurance
Being a landlord is an expensive business, so you need to make sure that you have the right insurance cover, otherwise, you’ll face big expenses when things go wrong, which they so often do.
From 1st June 2019, the new Tenant Fees Act will come into force, having been introduced because the UK Government wants to see a fairer private rental market.