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Just two weeks after the Government launched an updated version of the How to Rent guide, it yesterday issued a new one. This time it is called How to Rent – the checklist for renting in England. With immediate effect, agents should ensure they are issuing this very latest guide to tenants when they start or… Continue Reading
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How to Advertise a Commercial Property
If you want to advertise your commercial property to let, you are probably quite familiar with using high street or commercial property agents. You are probably also quite familiar with the costs that this involves! Here at The Online Letting Agents, we can advertise your commercial property to let on the commercial areas of both… Continue Reading
Should landlord’s buy property through a limited company?
Recent changes in Government legislation have caused a buzz around buying properties under a limited company. Changes in tax laws have meant that for a lot of landlords, buying under a limited company offers a much better investment solution. That said, setting up a limited company isn’t necessarily the right choice for every landlord. So… Continue Reading
Updated How to Rent Checklist!
The Government have released a new How to rent: the checklist for renting in England guide. The updated guide provides an overview of renting privately. Tenants can learn how to challenge poor practice and understand private landlords’ legal obligations, as well as their own. It is a legal requirement for all landlords (or their agents)… Continue Reading
Deposits and Disputes
Providing that it is stipulated in the tenancy agreement, a deposit can be withheld to cover any loss incurred by the landlord that is caused by the tenant, such as damage to the property or non-payment of rent. Since 6th April 2007, it has been a legal requirement for landlords who rent a property on an… Continue Reading
Deposit Arbitration
Many landlords believe that the property should be returned to them in the same condition as at the start of the tenancy. Deductions are often claimed from the deposit for minor damage that should be expected in any normal use of the property. Similarly, some landlords might want to replace items in the property which… Continue Reading
Deposits, Disputes and the Power of Inventories
Providing that it is stipulated in the tenancy agreement, a deposit can be withheld to cover any loss incurred by the landlord that is caused by the tenant, such as damage to the property or non-payment of rent. Since 6th April 2007, it has been a legal requirement for landlords who rent a property on… Continue Reading
I don’t need an inventory – the flat’s not furnished
“I don’t need an inventory – the flat’s not furnished” This is something we hear often, but let’s get it straight, an inventory is not a list of furnishings; it’s a detailed schedule of how the property has been provided to the tenant at the start of tenancy Yes, it includes details of any furniture,… Continue Reading
Should I renew my tenancy agreement?
We are often contacted by landlords whose fixed term tenancies are coming to an end, and they’re not sure if they should sign a new contract with the tenants. Here’s a quick run down of what happens at the end of a fixed term tenancy, so you can make an informed decision about whether to… Continue Reading
Legislation Changes for 2018/2019
There are so many changes coming to the lettings industry, we thought it would be useful to provide a brief overview of both the confirmed and proposed changes for 2018/2019. It’s not exhaustive and may be subject to change during the course of the year! How to Rent Guide – 17 January 2018 – England only… Continue Reading