We welcome the decision by the Bank of England to keep the base rate lower for now, as it’s clear that for a large number of British landlords, an early increase in mortgage repayments could have been the final straw, leading them to increase rents or even sell their property. 

MakeUrMove supplies software to landlords. As such we’re a PropTech operating as an online letting agent. MakeUrMove was the first national online letting agency to be launched in January 2008 and over the past decade, we’ve helped to establish and develop part of the lettings industry, seeing a number of comparable online letting agents enter the market. 

Private landlords are enjoying a boom with more people looking to rent. The private sector is definitely on the up. This is great news for landlords up and down the country. But why's it happening? 

One of the biggest challenges for many private landlords is to ensure they choose the right tenant to rent their property. Their chief concern is whether the tenant is able to afford the rent. And understandably some landlords can become a little nervous when they discover a prospective tenant is self-employed. 

Almost all prospective tenants use property portals to find their next rental property. As the leading property portal, a Rightmove listing has become a necessity for all landlords hoping to get their property seen by as many eyes as possible. 

The Government has introduced the Tenants Fees Bill in England, issuing their official response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee report. 

Let's answer the question straight away. No, there is no legal obligation (at the moment) for private landlords to carry out PAT testing on electrical appliances in their properties. However, like many things what is compulsory and what is best practice is a little different. 

Tenants throughout the country are thinking about taking time off during the summer months and this is something you as a landlord need to be aware of.  

As a private landlord, there does seem to be an ever-increasing amount of red tape for you to cope with. And with red tape comes paperwork. The right to rent is a case in point. But, as much as it may be inconvenient, it is essential you comply with the right to rent rules. Here's what you need to know. 

Do you have something to contribute to the lives of landlords in the UK? MakeUrMove is looking for more writers and property industry professionals to contribute towards our blog. 

Andy Burnham addresses private landlords at the RLA’s Future Renting North Conference  

Here at MakeUrMove we are dedicated to offering all the tools and support a landlord could need. Through our online solution, we can help you from the beginning to the end of your tenancies whilst also keeping control firmly in your hands. In addition to providing cutting edge landlord software, our accredited team of lettings industry experts are always here to help out.