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* Update 13th May 2021 – England Only * This page is specifically for landlords under our managed service and should be read in conjuction with our General Landlord Advice page. Guidance comes through from the Government on a regular basis and we’ll be keeping these pages updated as often as we can. All our staff… Continue Reading
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COVID-19: General Tenant Advice
* Update 13th May 2021 – England Only * We urge you to follow the advice being given by Government and the NHS. You can read the current advice from the NHS here. Viewings According to the latest Government guidance, landlords can continue to market their property for let, and viewings can continue to take… Continue Reading
COVID-19: General Landlord Advice
* Update 13th May 2021 – England Only * The government have released a detailed document with regards to moving home during the lockdown. You can find the government guidance for landlords and agents here, it was last updated on 12th April 2021. ******************* Using information from a number of sources including Government and trade bodies,… Continue Reading
Mandatory Electrical Safety Certificates to be introduced
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced that mandatory five-year electrical installation checks on private rented housing in England will be introduced in a phased approach. Whilst the implementation date has not yet been clarified, MHCLG has stated its intention to introduce legislation as soon as possible. Although dates are yet… Continue Reading
Rightmove’s 2020 Forecast for House Prices
Finally some good news for the housing market! Rightmove’s 2020 forecast predicts a 2% rise in the price of property coming to the market. Read the full report here Continue Reading
Looking for an alternative to Upad?
If you’re one of the very many landlords who appreciated the excellent customer service offered by Upad, and are now lost in the sea of online letting agents with no idea who to choose, here’s my advice to you: Call them. See what they’re about. Get a feel for the people and their customer care.… Continue Reading
Zoopla’s Rental Market Report, Q3 2019
This new quarterly report has been developed by the research team at Zoopla to provide a detailed insight into the important trends in this large and diverse part of the UK housing market. It provides an accurate view on the market, tracking everything from achieved rents over time, to time to let. Top-line, the Q3… Continue Reading
Tenancy Set-Up Admin Services
Regardless of how much or how little you need to get your new tenancy set up, we’re here to help. All of our services are available individually, so we can help you as much or as little as you need. We provide tenant reference, bespoke tenancy agreements, deposit collect & protect and a whole host… Continue Reading
Upad have been bought out by Howsy, what do I do now?
*UPDATED 16th January 2020* Following a recent announcement this week, it appears UPad have been purchased by Howsy. While it’s great news to hear that many of the original staff will be re-employed, there are probably still many pre-acquisition UPad customer that would prefer to move elsewhere. What do I do next? For all of… Continue Reading
Customer service is a given in our world!
I’m often asked what makes us different from other online letting agents? I’m biased of course, but in my opinion we’re simply a great company to work with. It’s difficult to show on our website just how much we do for our customers and how great the service is. I’m not talking about advertising or… Continue Reading