John Lewis to turn closed stores into 10,000 new rental homes
John Lewis has announced it will build 10,000 new rental homes over the coming years, not only contributing to the nation’s urgent need for...
44% of people are dipping into rental and property deposits to survive lockdown life
The latest research by rental deposit replacement scheme, Ome, has found that so far, the majority of people (56%) are yet to dip into their savings for rental or purchase deposits, but many of those that have been are struggling within the rental sector.
The cities with the highest demand for shared rental properties as tenants battle lockdown...
The latest research by lettings management platform, Howsy, has revealed where is currently home to the largest uplift in appetite for shared rental homes amongst tenants.
Forget London, Oxford is the UK’s least affordable rental market
The latest data on the cost of renting from the Office for National Statistics was released last week showing that rents in England have increased to their highest level on record.
Renting near a famous UK landmark will set you back as much as 207%...
The latest research by rental deposit replacement scheme Ome has found that renting near a famous UK landmark can cost as much as 207% more than the cost of renting in the wider area.
1st June: Eviction Ban Comes To An End
From tomorrow, 1st June, the eviction ban that has protected tenants against enforced bailiff evictions for over a year will begin to come to...
How Do I Complain About My Landlord?
Sometimes, landlords fail to serve their tenants as they should. They might neglect necessary repair works, intrude on tenant privacy by entering without permission,...
Is London the best buy-to-let investment?
The latest research by lettings management platform, Howsy, has looked at the facts and figures of investing in London’s buy-to-let sector.
Rent Goes Through The Roof
The dramatic rise in house prices over the past year has been well documented and debated, but left somewhat in the shadows in the...
Landlords return as rental stock lifts in wake of market restrictions easing
In the wake of last week’s ease of property market restrictions, the number of rental properties hitting the market surged by as much as +44% in some UK cities as landlords returned and letting agents were able to resume business.
Coast, country or city – which makes the best buy-to-let location?
The latest research by leading lettings management platform, Howsy, has looked at which makes the best investment location for UK landlords when it comes...
Lockdown rental stock shortage will see rents and deposits climb
Research by rental deposit replacement scheme, Ome, has highlighted how a lockdown reduction in rental stock entering the market could result in higher rental and deposit costs for UK tenants.
Landlord Red Flags
Landlords: God love them. They’re not the most beloved professionals out there, and while there are lots of great landlords to be found, almost...
Tenant deposit disputes down so far this year
The number of rental deposit disputes lodged with Hamilton Fraser’s government-backed deposit scheme, mydeposits, has fallen by -15% across England so far this year.
Renters: Move Right Now To Grab A Bargain Deal
Early market signs are suggesting that the best time to sign a new tenancy agreement is right now.
During the pandemic, rent values in London...
Free rental helpline launches as cost of renting increase by 94% for some furloughed...
Rental deposit replacement scheme, Ome, has brought forward the launch of their free to use Rental Wellbeing Helpline this week, as the company’s latest research highlights the sharp increase in the cost of renting for many UK tenants who now find themselves on furlough due to the spread of the Coronavirus.
Breathing Space Law Will Not Truly Protect Tenants, Lawyer Warns
Earlier this month, the government announced the Debt Respite Scheme, also known as Breathing Space. It is due to come into effect in May...
Rent or Buy: What Should I Do?
Should I buy a home or just keep renting? Due in no small part to the Covid-19 lockdown causing people to feel cooped up...
75% of income required to rent in parts of England – here’s how it’s...
We can reveal the amount of net income required to cover the cost of renting has increased +16.8% in the last two decades to...
Will Summer 2021 Bring The Rise Of Long-Term Tenancy Agreements?
For many of the UK’s renters, it’s been a long year. COVID has kept us all locked indoors, nowhere to go and nobody to...
Rent Values Rising At Faster Than Ever Across UK
Rent values up and down the country are rising at a pace never seen before, to the point where the average UK monthly rent...
Exclusive: Russell Quirk On TalkRADIO To Debunk Claim That UK Cities Are In Freefall
The Times is today reporting that rent values in the UK’s cities have dropped by as much as 45% as a result of workers...
It’s not just flights that are grounded, airport rental yields are flying below the...
Research by lettings management platform, Howsy, has found that when it comes to rental yields surrounding the UK's top 25 airports, just one offers a return above the UK average of 5%.
Renters Are Getting Older, But Everyone Has Stopped Paying Attention
The Covid-19 pandemic has placed the property industry at the centre of national headlines. The UK government has made it clear that homes are...
Local Council To Match Tenants With Private Landlords
A new initiative has been launched to match landlords with tenants. More specifically, to “match people facing homelessness with private landlords looking for long-term...
The Rental Dream Is Over As Prices Rise Across The UK
For a brief time, it looked like renters might have been given the upper hand. It doesn’t happen often, but in the wake of...
How to get essential home maintenance done by a professional during the pandemic
Last week, tradesperson comparison site, HaMuch.com, highlighted that over the last year there have been 48,012 recorded incidents in Britain caused by gas, fire...
“We Need A COVID-19 Rent Debt Fund To Clear The Debts Of Renters”
Alicia Kennedy, Director of Generation Rent, an organisation whose aim is to “make sure that the voices of private renters are heard”, has called...
Dublin trumps London for property rental unaffordability
The latest research by the international rental marketplace, Spotahome, has revealed that Dublin ranks higher than London for relative rental unaffordability, with just Lisbon...
Pets and Garages Top Tenant Wishlist
New market research has revealed that garage space is the most in-demand feature for city renters in 2021.
The research, carried out by lettings and...
Property repossessions drop -2% year on year but the North West remains a hotspot
Benham and Reeves estate agents reveal that the number of property repossessions seen across England and Wales over the last 12 months has dropped...
Lisbon over London – the safest EU cities for working professionals relocating after lockdown
The latest research by Spotahome, the international rental marketplace, has highlighted which of Europe’s most popular capital cities for working professionals is home to the best mix of rental affordability and safety; for those looking to move once travel lockdown restrictions have eased.
The DLR, Met and Piccadilly lines offer the best value for London home renters
The latest research by the international rental marketplace, Spotahome, has revealed the current cost of renting across the London Underground by line, zone and...
61% of Britain is still affordable for Generation Rent
61% of Britain is still affordable for Generation Rent
The latest research by lettings management platform, Howsy, has revealed that 61% of Britain still remains...
Tenant Eviction Ban Extended to May 31st
The government has announced a new extension to the current ban on evictions in England until May 31st 2021 in an attempt to bring...
City staycations offer the best rental yields for buy-to-let landlords.
The latest research by lettings management platform, Howsy, has looked at where across the UK offers the best rental yields for a buy-to-let investment when it comes to staycation potential.
London’s first-time renters spending 73% of income for a one-bed apartment, here’s where you...
Making that first move to London for work can be a daunting task, and the right balance of location and rental cost can make or break your experience of living in the capital.
Tenant tips to keep roomie relations in good health during lockdown
Here’s our compilation of top tips to help keep roomie relations in positive territory as we enter the next stage of lockdown, as at...
Are tenant passports the best protection during a third-wave of COVID-19?
The furlough scheme has come to an end. The government initiative was designed to protect peoples’ incomes during the pandemic, enabling companies to retain...
Rental demand and stock levels drop across the vast majority of UK cities due...
The latest research by lettings management platform, Howsy, has revealed that demand for rental properties and the stock available to meet this demand has...
Fears Grow That Homelessness Will Surge With End Of Lockdown
As lockdown measures start to be phased out, there are growing concerns that many tenants who have had their incomes negatively affected by lockdown...
Hopping the Thames can save London tenants hundreds in rent each month
The latest research by international rental marketplace Spotahome has found that London’s tenants can reduce their rental outgoings by as much as -28% simply by crossing the Thames.
Tenant tips to keep roomie relations in good health during lockdown
Leading lettings management platform Howsy, has compiled a number of top tips to help keep roomie relations in positive territory as we enter the next stage of lockdown.
Tips on pandemic pet rentals for landlords and tenants
Traversing the rental market at present is a tricky business and it can be even trickier if you have a furry friend with you, or any other pet for that matter.
Parking, green space and balconies still top the London rental wish list
When it comes to the most sought after property features across the London rental market, the availability of parking or a garage tops the wish list for the capital’s tenants.
Can I let off fireworks at my rental property?
There’s a very real chance that by next year, the use of fireworks on private property will be illegal, but while this may be...
Cheapskate Landlords Are Failing Tenants
Landlords are letting their tenants down by providing cheap, unhygienic furniture that is unfit for purpose, a new survey finds.
Research from Manor Interiors, experts...
How much can commuter savings help tenants overcome the cost of renting?
With many of us still restricted to working from home or on furlough, research by deposit replacement scheme Ome, shows the average UK commuter is saving £66 a month that would have otherwise been spent travelling to and from work.
How Do I Complain About My Letting Agent?
There are a number of reasons you might want to complain about your letting agent, from negligent service to discrimination. If you find yourself...
Property investment Premier League champs crowned as league looks set to return
Things are starting to kick off in the Premier League, with Newcastle looking set to become one of the richest clubs in the world and confirmation that games will recommence on the 17th June.
Long-Term Renters Might Have To Pay Stamp Duty In ‘Highway Robbery’
Long-term rental tenants and those who rent high-value properties might have to pay stamp duty, as stated in an frequently overlooked clause in some...
High cost of renting and buying by hospitals highlights need for healthcare housing help
Rental deposit replacement scheme, Ome, has looked at the cost of buying and renting a home around hospital sites throughout England and what this means for the hard-working front line nurses based on the average net salary available in each region for those working in the profession.
Croydon is London’s most affordable commuter rental hotspot
Renting in a London borough with good transport connectivity can cost you 101% more in rent according to the latest research by international rental marketplace Spotahome. The research also shows that tenants pay £87 in rent for every train or tram stop present in each borough of the capital.
London rental strike could cost the capital’s buy to let market £1.5bn a month
The latest research by deposit replacement scheme Ome, has highlighted how detrimental a rental strike could be to London’s buy to let sector and the unintended consequences this would have on the capital’s tenants.
Royal Rentals: Vancouver trumps London for rental market affordability
Tag on ‘xit’ to anything these days and you’re bound to divide opinion with the latest being Megxit and the departure of Meghan and...
Online property market activity stats show impact of COVID-19 on European markets
The latest research by Spotahome, the international rental marketplace, has revealed online visits and engagement by homebuyers and tenants across 28 European nations has fallen by an average of just -0.4% monthly since November last year. However, in the UK the decline has been greater at -4.1%, as many have been unable to follow through with their search due to the property industry lockdown.
Bournemouth rental demand explodes as tenants eye life by the beach
Demand for rental properties has increased by 2% between the first and second quarters of this year, although it remains -3% below levels seen this time last year.
Who needs a holiday when you can rent in Liverpool for three months for...
The average person in the UK spends £826 on a week of sun, sea and sand each year, however with many travel restrictions still in place, a trip abroad is looking increasingly unlikely in 2020.
Renting: Eviction Ban Extended To March 31st
The government has announced that the ban on evicting private rental tenants is to be extended to at least the end of March 2021,...
Buy-to-let yields remain flat year on year – Here are the property pockets bucking...
The latest research from peer to peer investment platform, Sourced Capital, has revealed that buy-to-let rental yields have remained largely flat, up just 0.1% year on year.
The Pawfect Affordable Rental Locations for Pet Lovers
A Government overhaul on tenancy contracts could soon see landlords no longer able to pass on a tenant simply because they have a pet,...
Is renting causing widespread depression in the UK?
An unacceptable level of UK renters say that being stuck in the constant cycle of renting is having a detrimental effect on their mental...
Tenant Eviction Ban Is About To Cause An Increase In Tenant Evictions
The government placed a ban on tenant evictions last year in order to protect renters whose income and employment status was being negatively altered...
