Forget the old clichés. 21st century East London is so much more than a collection of outdated stereotypes. Yes, it’s still where you’re most likely to hear classic Cockney rhyming slang and see pots of jellied eels for sale but it’s also now a thriving part of the city that attracts thousands of professional creatives and young families. Here we explore five areas of East London where culture, history and increasingly high rental prices collide.
Long gone are the days when the easy way to find a flat to rent was to look in the window of the corner shop.
Property professionals have t...
The government has issued an update on the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 which may mean thousands of rentals in England could be non compliant ...
Virtual property viewings are on the rise. With lockdown limiting our lifestyles and restricting regular routines, technology has stepped in to help. Here we explore how they work and share some essential tips to make the approach as easy and safe as possible.
Electrical safety is one of those areas which appears to cause lots of confusion for landlords, a quick tour of many blogs, social media support groups and online forums tells ...
Everyone is doing their best to weather the coronavirus storm but it’s fair to say we’re not all in the same boat.
While som...
The housing market in England is set to reopen today following a tweak to the law which relaxed the non-essential travel rule under Covid restrictions. We have produced a guide to explain what this means for the letting market and will update this as more information becomes clear.
Putting down roots in a rented property can sometimes be a challenge. How long will you be there? Will you be able to afford a rent increase? Will your f...
An Englishman’s home is his castle, so the saying goes. Man, woman or child, everyone wants to live somewhere comfortable that truly feels like home. And if it reflects th...
Out of sight, out of mind? Or tidy house, tidy mind? If your pad is looking more Miss Havisham than Marie Kondo, read on to discover our top tidying tips.
As the spread of Covid-19 continues to cause uncertainty, online letting platform Make Ur Move gathers all the latest advice for tenants in one place.
Updated 1st April 2020
Right to rent amendments
The government have relaxed some provisions of the right to rent scheme to accommodate the distancing measures.
You may now...
