Ladybird Living – Your London Estate Agent
22
Feb 2024
Open banking is gaining increased recognition, particularly for its significant impact on expediting tenant referencing in the private rental sector. Despite its efficiency, there may be concerns about its safety, especially from potential tenants. This guide provides an overview of what it entails and its implications for tenants, landlords, and letting agents.
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02
Feb 2024
The Renters (Reform) Bill has been a hot topic in the lettings industry for the past few years. However, its actual passage before the general election remains uncertain.
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14
Nov 2023
Rent prices took a notable 11% downturn following the scorching summer as the market experienced a cooling phase in October. The latest report by the Goodlord Rental Index indicates a substantial drop in the average rent for new tenancies over the past month, aligning with the dissipation of the summer's high demand.
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03
Nov 2023
The data indicates that there has been minimal change in recent months; rents remain steep, and available rental properties are scarce. According to the "State of the Lettings Industry 2023" report from Goodlord and Vouch, 76% of tenants have encountered challenges in securing a rental property. Considering this, what emerging patterns can be observed?
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04
Jul 2023
In 2020, the UK government mentioned plans to increase Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MeeS) within the Private Rented Sector.
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15
Jun 2023
Private property owners play a key role in the UK economy as the private rented sector (PRS) is an essential part of the UK housing market providing homes for millions of people. This blog will discuss the benefits of the private rented sector in the UK.
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