– ARCHIVED CONTENT – This article relates to previous legislation and has been superseded by the Renters’ Rights Act. It is retained for reference only and may not reflect current legal requirements. We recommend checking our newer content for current guidance. Just two weeks after the Government launched an updated version of the How to…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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 under…

“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,…

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…

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…