Lettings

Ensuring the renters listed on the tenancy agreement are the only people living in your property is an important part of protecting your asset but it’s the season for stowaways.

The latest ONS Household Finance Survey reveals that private renting is a steady housing choice across all income levels. With 19.9% of low earners and 14.6% of top earners renting privately, the sector demonstrates its dual role - providing essential housing for some and flexibility for others. Meanwhile, social renting and mortgaged ownership show far greater variation by income, underscoring the PRS’s unique stability in the UK housing mix.

Landlords in England and Scotland are being urged to check the expiration date on their Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), with many due to run out this year.

After several years of steep rental increases driven by limited supply and surging demand, the UK rental market is beginning to cool. This article explores why rental growth is slowing across the country, with affordability pressures acting as a hard ceiling on further rises, particularly in major cities like London. D

rawing on the latest data from RICS, ONS, and PriceHubble, it examines how shifting supply-demand dynamics and early signs of wage alignment are reshaping the market. With forecasts pointing to a return to more sustainable rental growth of 3.2% annually through to 2029, the article offers a clear-eyed view of what lies ahead for landlords, tenants, and property professionals alike.

Would it surprise you to know, the younger you are, the more likely it is you want to become a landlord? The desire was confirmed by a new survey, conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.

Despite it being the biggest shake up of the private rental sector since the Housing Act 1988, it’s a case of blissful ignorance for many tenants. The lack of awareness was uncovered by research consultancy, Pegasus Insight, who found just 32% of tenants were ‘fully aware’ or ‘mostly aware’ of the contents of the Renter's Rights Bill.

If you’re moving from one rental property to another to gain a garden, there is a code of outdoor conduct that tenants should abide by. From weeding to watering, balconies and barbecues, here’s our essential do’s and don’ts advice for renters.

Paying a tenancy deposit is part and parcel of being a renter but it’s usually the biggest upfront expense. Worrying research recently revealed 1 in 5 tenants get into debt trying to fund their tenancy, with the average UK deposit now in the region of £1,470.

It’s almost impossible to talk about the buy-to-let market without talking about mortgages. Figures from money.co.uk estimate around 60% of landlords fund part or all of their property investment activity using a buy-to-let mortgage.

If you have a landlord or tenant insurance policy, you may have been contacted by the provider announcing the launch of a new product. Pet insurance is the next big thing in the private rental market and its arrival marks significant progress of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Although winter has us firmly in its icy grip, the energy price cap will rise on 1st January 2025. As a result, many of us will want to reduce how much fuel we use. For renters, the challenge can be greater as they don’t always have the means or money to make significant energy-saving alterations, such as installing cavity wall insulation, solar panels or air source heat pumps.

Is your rental property ready for the 2030 EPC ‘C’ standard? Discover what landlords need to know and how Langford Rae Property Agents can help you stay compliant and competitive.