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The latest news and industry updates with tips and guidance for landlords in the private rented sector.
Tenants on benefits choose heating or eating, claims report
A report has found that tenants in the private rented sector who are on benefits…
FSA warns against fraudulent 'no money down' deals
The Financial Services Authority has warned against fast-buy, no money down deals, saying these could…
Buy-to-let lending on long road to recovery
The value of buy-to-let mortgages taken out in the third quarter of 2012 totalled £4.2bn,…
What You Need To Know About The New Electrical Safety Checks
The government has recently announced new legislation which includes landlords facing mandatory electrical safety checks.…
Flatshare rents come down as tenants struggle with costs
Flatsharing rents have fallen this year for the first time. The average flatsharer in the…
Move-in Checklist For Landlords
A handy tenant move-in checklist for landlords to make sure everything is compliant.
Home Security Tips Landlords And Tenants Should Know
Fear of crime is something which unites both tenant and landlord. Here are some essential…
How Much Should You Charge For Security Deposit?
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 will limit the amount you can charge for security and…
Property body hits out at 'flawed' rental surveys
Lack of official data on rents is fuelling misinformation and leading to a false portrayal…
Buying cheaper than renting in nine out of ten towns, says Zoopla
Buying is cheaper than renting in 90% of 50 towns in Britain. On average, renting…
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Property to rent in the UK
14th Feb 2018
20 min read
Property to rent in the UK

Here’s a table containing links to property to rent in the UK through MakeUrMove. Please click on one of the links below to find a property to rent near you.

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One Bedroom Property to Rent in the UK
14th Feb 2018
27 min read
One Bedroom Property to Rent in the UK

Here’s a list of the different towns and cities in the UK where we have property available to let. Click on the links below to see what property we have available to let in each town.

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What colour should I paint the walls of my rental property?
13th Feb 2018
3 min read
What colour should I paint the walls of my rental property?

If you are a new landlord or preparing a property to let, one of the questions you are bound to ask yourself is, “Should I paint the walls?

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Inventory Reports: Do I really need to count the teaspoons?
9th Feb 2018
3 min read
Inventory Reports: Do I really need to count the teaspoons?

Theft is a serious issue which many landlords will face. Figures suggest around 30% of tenants have ‘taken’ items during or at the end of their tenancies. This seems a surprisingly high figure. Yet it won’t surprise some landlords. Tenants have admitted taking items ranging from cutlery to beds.

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What do the tax relief changes mean for landlords?
9th Feb 2018
2 min read
What do the tax relief changes mean for landlords?

From April 2017 the tax relief landlords have on the interest paid on mortgages is being phased out. Prior to this landlords have been able to deduct the interest paid on mortgages in the same way they would other allowable costs before tax was paid.

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Average rents climbing in every UK region for first time in two years
8th Feb 2018
2 min read
Average rents climbing in every UK region for first time in two years

Rents are starting to rise in every region across the country in the UK for the first time in two years.

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Can the landlords cope with London’s housing crisis?
7th Feb 2018
3 min read
Can the landlords cope with London’s housing crisis?

The whole of the UK is experiencing a housing crisis to a greater or lesser extent, but it’s in London that the housing crisis is hardest felt. London’s landlords are both maligned and expected to bear the brunt of the housing crisis in the capital.

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How can I be a good landlord?
6th Feb 2018
3 min read
How can I be a good landlord?

It’s an interesting question. I guess the answer depends on your perspective. Is the definition of a good landlord someone who can squeeze the last penny of profit out of a property without worrying about the tenant or anyone else? Or should you be more concerned with being a good landlord in the opinion of your tenant?

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How to check a tenant’s right to rent
2nd Feb 2018
3 min read
How to check a tenant’s right to rent

As a landlord, you have a legal obligation to check your tenant has a right to rent your residential rental property if it’s located in England. Here we explore what you need to do to stay complaint.

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Tips for renting to students
2nd Feb 2018
3 min read
Tips for renting to students

Many landlords will run a mile if you suggest they rent to students. Yet others build their business on renting to young people attending university. If you are a landlord in a university town the student market can be a rewarding one.