- Written by: Graham Norwood
The renters’ group ACORN, which has held numerous protests at individual letting agents’ offices, has apologised after one of its local branches was caught up in an anti-semitism row. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A property litigation expert is warning letting agents and landlords about far-reaching consequences of the recent ruling which declared a blanket ‘No DSS’ ban as unlawful. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The chairman of an agency chain is advising landlords to prepare for stock surpluses in some areas and to win tenants by offering incentives - including half-price rent for up to three months. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Campaigning charity Shelter, which has been outspoken in its criticism of many letting agents in recent years, has now produced a guide aimed at the industry. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The consumer group Which? claims some agents and landlords are not honouring break clauses and therefore not allowing tenants to move out during the Coronavirus crisis. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The new National Residential Landlords Association has backed calls from the Labour Mayor of London to ensure the benefits system covers the cost of private rents for those tenants adversely affected by Coronavirus. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Research by the National Residential Landlords Association and the Which? consumer body has revealed that some 53 councils in England alone operate licensing schemes, or are about to introduce them. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Franchise giant Winkworth has expanded its presence in Reading with the acquisition of a local independent lettings agency. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A Build To Rent developer has revealed plans to construct over 10,000 units in just five years. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A pressure group that has spoken out against letting agents and landlords is urging private tenants to take part in a mass voter registration over the next 48 hours in a bid to sway the result of the General Election. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The lettings agency owners behind the Advanced Rent Option, which provides landlords with up to 12 months’ rent in advance, says the innovation could help landlords spend significantly less time having to manage their portfolios. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A landlord who failed to provide information regarding a buy to let property has been fined £2,080. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A new rental option for landlords could see them receiving an upfront annual lump sum of over £10,000. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Hunters has expanded its franchise network once again with the opening of a new branch in Reading. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A lettings agency is believed to be the first to offer landlords a year's rent in advance in one lump sum through a pioneering scheme called Primary Tenancy. ...
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