Letting Agents
The role you play in protecting your tenants, landlords, and their properties is crucial. As a letting agent, adapting to ever-changing legislation is a major part of this, and recent proposals by the Government confirm your part. However, it also gives your pre-existing clients a reminder of the work you
the Renters Reform Bill 2021
Some of the most widespread reforms to the private rented sector since the late 1980s have been put on ice by the pandemic, but could next year finally see the much long-talked about plans come to fruition? Here, analysing the current state of play and the outlook for next year,
Letting Agents
Lettings agents are two-sided marketplaces. You’re the matchmaker between your client landlords and your registered renters. So, what do you do when the scales tip, and you’re left with an overwhelming volume of renters and not enough stock to house them? This is exactly the difficult situation agents
environment
Going paperless in an office was once an impossible feat. Now, with so much technology at our fingertips, developing a paperless office strategy for your letting agency is not only easy, but crucial for keeping your agency compliant and organised. The benefits of having a paperless office strategy The average
Landlords
Over the past year, we’ve seen the property market adapt beyond measure, and as we delve deeper into 2021, its resilience has made more people consider becoming a Buy-to-Let landlord. From strong rental growth, to promising property prices, this investment avenue offers a lot of benefits that other assets
tenancy agreement
It goes without saying, it’s vital that your agency uses the correct tenancy agreement for all your residential tenancies. There are many different types of tenancy agreements that letting agents should know, yet they all vary slightly depending on the laws that govern them (more on this later). By
News
Staying up to date with legislation is vital for your agency, as Brexit and COVID-19 are having a significant impact on legislation in the letting industry. See our regularly updated list of key legislation dates for letting agents below. To receive email alerts for when legislation changes, subscribe using the
interviews
An Deckers, Co-Founder and Director at Base Property Specialists & The DepositaryIn the spirit of International Women’s History Month, we’re putting women in property in the spotlight to learn more about their experiences, how they got into the industry and what advice they would give to others looking
News
There are many opportunities that come with diversifying a property portfolio, with the various property types and locations available. A landlord who chooses a well-balanced selection of apartments and houses, for example, will do so to reduce risk across the entire portfolio, while taking advantage of evolving tenant demands and
Letting Agents
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News
The government has released an updated 2020 How to Rent Guide [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/942503/6.6642_MHCLG_How_to_Rent_v5.pdf] - this is the new document that landlords and agents must give to tenants in England before
Covid-19
Recorded 07/12/2020 at 11am GMT. Discover expert PropTech advice on boosting your letting agency for the new year, in a recording of our webinar with Tilt Property Software. Best of all, you can watch this on demand for whenever best fits your schedule. Watch a recording of the