Onboarding
We're excited to announce the latest update to Onboarding [https://www.rentprofile.co/onboarding] - enabling tenants to easily set up Standing Orders to prospective agents or landlords, and providing an electronic confirmation to all parties. After speaking to agents, we found that they often rely on old-fashioned
Right to Rent
The government has announced Right to Rent changes for EEA and Swiss citizens that will come into effect from 1 July 2021. From this date, landlords and letting agents will no longer be able to accept an EEA passport or national identity card as proof of a tenant's
Right to Rent
This blog post was edited on 27 August 2021 with the Home Office update that Right to Rent checks will now end on 5 April 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Home Office have announced that the end date for the temporary Right to Rent adjusted checks has now been deferred to 5
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
Legislation
The 2021 Queen’s Speech [https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/queens-speech-2021] summarised the government’s policies and proposed legislation for the coming year. Renters, landlords and agents alike were happy for the speech to provide some clarity on the Renters Reform Bill 2021. First posed in 2019, the Renters
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
Legislation
Update from 30 April 2021: Agents and landlords must use the new Section 8 Notice form [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/518/contents/made] from 4 May 2021, which now includes information about the Debt Respite Scheme for tenants. Without the correct form, landlords and agents risk having
Referencing
This blog post was edited on 29 June 2021 with the four-week delay to lockdown easing. Tenant referencing checks are now more important than ever. With over 840,000 tenants in arrears [https://www.standard.co.uk/homesandproperty/renting/renters-arrears-eviction-ban-covid-pandemic-b926342.html] , it’s important that agents and landlords have a
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
News
Agents, landlords and tenants alike tuned in to watch the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, unveil his Spring Budget 2021 plans. We have summarised all the main points that specifically affect the housing market, so that agents can make note on the changes and plan their business accordingly. See the full plan
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
Industry news
Build to Rent is the new face in town for the rental sector. It has cemented its place in the UK as an asset class and is expected to see huge growth in the coming years [https://www.propertyinvestortoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2021/2/property-news--btr-set-to-double-by-2025-and-new-collective-co-living-scheme] . However, there will always be