The referencing process is a critical step before tenancy begins. However, a bad reference can have severe repercussions for both letting agents and landlords, including wasted time, financial losses...

Now that parliament has been discontinued as of May 24, it’s confirmed that the Renters (Reform) Bill will not be passed by the current government. This blog will outline what we can expect in the...

The Renters (Reform) Bill, introduced on 17 May 2023, is now a year old and progressing through Parliament. Here’s what agents need to know to be prepared...

Future legislative changes may result in a rise in pets residing in rented accommodations. However, the implications for animal welfare remain uncertain...

Preceding a tenancy, landlords and letting agents often require upfront rent payments. Yet, the Renters (Reform) Bill may lead to changes in this regard...

Ensuring a tenant's income through payslips is a common practice in tenant referencing. However, what challenges does this approach pose, and what alternatives exist?...

As of April 2nd, 2024, the new tax year commences, bringing forth alterations in the VAT threshold and Capital Gains Tax. Here's what landlords and letting agents should be aware of...

In recent years, there has been a noticeable uptick in acquisitions within the letting industry, with larger firms consolidating smaller agencies. This prompts the question of whether independent...

AI possesses the ability to analyse vast amounts of data much faster and more accurately than humans...

Client money protection schemes serve as a type of insurance intended to safeguard funds held by property professionals, specifically letting agents...