Property News
Contents insurance for private landlords
8th Aug 2018
What are assured shorthold tenancies?
6th Aug 2018
When can I put the rent up?
3rd Aug 2018
Private landlords need to increase rent at certain times to maintain their investment and ensure that the rent their tenants pay is in line with similar properties in the area. As a landlord, it's important you do this in a legal and proper way so that tenants receive the right amount of notice before a rent increase takes effect.
What private landlords need to know about gas safety
3rd Aug 2018
As a landlord you have responsibilities. To your tenant and to the law. Many of those responsibilities come down to ensuring the safety of your tenant. And the services and appliances within the property are well maintained and safe to use. This is especially true of gas safety.
How to deal with rent arrears without going to court
1st Aug 2018
A tenant falling behind with their rent is something a private landlord dreads. With good reason. Regular rent deposits are essential for any landlord. You have expenses to meet and need the cash flow.
What private landlords need to know about pets
30th Jul 2018
We're a nation of pet lovers. The Pet Food Manufacturers Association estimate over 40% of households has a pet. Of those 24% will have a dog and 17% a cat. This means there are 8.5 million dogs and 7.5 million cats kept as pets in the UK.
MakeUrMove branding: evolution, not revolution
30th Jul 2018
Our Head of Marketing explores his thoughts and experiences about taking MakeUrMove on a staged rebrand process.
The tenancy deposit scheme (TDS) is something which can trip up private landlords. Especially those who are renting out their first property. The very fact there is a tenancy deposit scheme comes as a surprise to some landlords.
