I think it's fair to say that the Tenant Fees Act 2019 is a troublesome piece of legislation, but it's here to stay. Now, my priority is providing our client landlords with robust tenant fees guidance. In this blog, I want to demonstrate that abiding by the Tenant...

We recently partnered with a deposit replacement provider. I interviewed all the available providers and made a decision based on who I felt offered the best protection for our landlords. The whole process was a very positive experience and it got me to thinking; how...

Since the turn of the year we’ve seen a trend of increasing void periods (the time it takes for a property to be re-rented after a tenant leaves). Based on data from letting agent software provider Goodlord, we’ve seen that across 4,000 homes rented since the...

Since 2015 we’ve seen an increasing trend of people buying properties through a limited company and there are certainly some obvious advantages. However, it’s by no means right for everyone, or in every situation, so what do you need to consider before buying through...

I recently surveyed a group of Milton Keynes Landlords to discover what they understood about the (at the time) pending Tenant Fees Bill and how it would impact their portfolio. The responses shocked me, with over 70% having no knowledge of how the Bill will affect...

Massive changes are afoot in regard to HMO licensing, and if you’re a landlord, you need to know about and understand these as they could have a big impact on your portfolio - what’s more, failure to comply will be a criminal offence, resulting in prosecution and...

I have some fantastic news! As from today, all our property-to-let listings will now be available to prospective tenants via Facebook Marketplace. More than 800 million people globally each month go to Facebook Marketplace to buy and sell things. In the UK, a total of...

In the current environment of low interest rates, many people are turning to investment in property and often for the first time. However, those new to property investment need to be savvy in order to avoid a variety of pitfalls that can damage their return.  1. Know...

As an IFA, you’ll probably have a few private residential landlords on your client list. Amongst many big regulatory changes affecting landlords recently, Section 24 has been causing some concern and confusion, and you may find your clients or prospects turning to you...

Smart suits, flashy business cards and a FAKE agency - could you spot a fake agent or are you at risk of losing your hard earned money? Landlords and Tenants alike need to be more aware of what to look for when choosing a letting agent. The Right Place is delighted to...