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Latest News
Here we provide the latest news about the residential lettings market. We will keep you up to date with changes in the rental climate, changes in property law, updates on benefits, to name a few.
Tenants Deposit Scheme Changes are Coming
Landlords who previously avoided court action by registering deposits at the last minute could now get their dues
Tenants Credit Checks set to be requested more by Landlords
Landlords are being advised to do more strenuous background checks on tenants before letting a property to them.
Council eviction notice for family of London rioter
The first Council tenants to face eviction from council accommodation following the London Riots
Renting becoming more popular
Recent research reveals that twice as many people are now renting their home rather than buying it
Downsize and get £2,000!
Do you really need 4 bedrooms? Downsize and make money!
Can't find a house to rent? Live on a houseboat instead.
with the government now offering incentives, maybe now is a good time to consider..a life on the ocean wave... or canal or river!
Housing Benefit Fraud - Woman Jailed
Crime didnt pay for this benefit cheat..
Landlord Harassment for Rent results in fine of £700
If you're in rent arrears it doesn't mean the landlord can deluge you with constant requests for it
PPI Claim - Banks give up the fight against mis sold PPI insurance
The banks' decisions mean that several million people may now be eligible for a compensation payment.
Rent-to-buy schemes are becoming more and more popular
Pay a small deposit and then pay rent and you can end up owning your own house with these schemes
Rented Properties can be so cold they are a health Hazard
Did you get an EPC with your property? What was the grade F or G? Then you could be living in one of those properties now!
Tenants Deposits not protected valued at almost £1 Billion
DO you know if your deposit is protected ? If it should be and if its not you may be entitled to 3 times that Amount !
Tenants to receive cash for DIY repairs
Any good at DIY? Why not do the work yourself and get paid for it!
Tenant’s loans for deposit on the increase
Tenants deposit loans help tenants move
Should you rent for life?
Is renting for life the right option - or is it the only option for many?
Landlords Passing extra costs onto Tenants?
Are the increasing rents a results of extra costs experienced by landlords?
Pets in rented property - can be good for the landlord
As a Tenant if you take insurance out you can protect a landlord’s property against possible damage So now the landlord cant refuse you !
Anti-social tenants face Fast Track eviction process
The government wants to speed up the time it takes to evict tenants committing serious anti-social behaviour.
Landlord arrested in tenant murder enquiry
Landlord arrested in connection with Christmas murder of tenant
Housing benefit tenants to lose £50 month with changes to Local housing allowance
Fears over the reduction in housing benefit
Landlord fined for failing to disclose identity
A tenant has a right to know who their landlord is
Council houses in Wrexham to become a new power station?
Is this a good deal for all involved?
Council tenants face 6.8% rent increase
Council rents are set to rise by 6.8 per cent from April 2011 - more than inflation.
Tenants reduce energy bills in time for winter
Are you paying 40% more for your gas and electric?
Is this the end to immigrants jumping the council house queue?
New powers given to local councils to favour council housing for people with local links
Tenants looking to rent are getting gazumped as demand rises!
As demand outstrips supply in some areas, more and more Tenants are being forced to pay higher rents.
Entrepreneur Tenants will be able to operate a business from home
Tenants now able to work from home
Reduced Benefits will affect Tenants ability to pay Rent
Recent research shows 18% of respondents said that they were already worried because their income was less than their expenditure..
Tenants Exodus from London?
Some London councils already getting prepared to move tenants out of the city..
How to avoid Tenancy Deposit Disputes
Advice on how tenants can avoid a dispute over the return of a deposit at the end of a tenancy
Council house tenants to be offered new form of short-term tenure
Families on council house waiting lists may be offered a new form of tenure
Landlord fined £20,000 over illegal flats
Find out what this landlord did wrong
Tenants faced with smoking ban
Smokes placed with a disadvantage when it comes to finding a property to rent - why?
Right to Buy still popular with Social Tenants
Sales of social housing to sitting tenants are 16% higher this year than in 2008/09
Watch out for Rental Scams
In a survey of 2,234 UK adults by YouGov, 2% said they had been scammed in some way..
Campaigners to make tenant eviction easier
A campaign has been launched for Parliament to speed up the eviction process for landlords
Residential rents exceeded their pre-downturn peak
Rents rising across the country especially in the London area
Changes to LHA rates may see rents rise even further
Changes to the way LHA may increase monthly rental prices
Pay your rent or face being evicted
A Community Housing Group served papers on 16 tenants in September
Council tenants forced to move into smaller accommodation
Is it fair for you to move from a home you love?
Social Tenants offered House Swap Options
Great news for those in social housing looking to swap
Tenants get their deposit money back in dispute cases
National deposit schemes are working as more tenants are refunded
Immigrants beware of Rental Scams
Why replying to a web or paper ad and sending the landlord your deposit could cost you
Tenants: the prime target for ID theft!
Find out why tenants are the biggest target for fraudsters....
Flat and house sharing the new property craze
Houseshare is hot property - find out why!
Landlord not paid his mortgage? Being Evicted?
More tenants are being allowed to stay in their homes
