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Rental market heats up in February as rents and demand rise
Last month, landlords saw an increase in rents and demand for rental properties across England, according to Goodlord’s latest...
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Will a guarantor letter be valid if the tenancy agreement...
Hello, Does anyone know if a guarantor letter is still valid, if I renewed the original tenancy agreement with the same tenant? I have...
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Landlord fined for ignoring gas safety rules
A court has fined a landlord almost £1,500 for neglecting her gas safety obligations and ignoring council warnings.
Tracey Robinson,
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What does landlord insurance cover?
Whether you are a landlord with a small or big portfolio finding the right landlord insurance cover is hugely important.
Imagine if...
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Public demands action as student housing market faces unc...
The majority of the British public have called for urgent action to address the student housing crisis, according to new research.
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Scotland housing crisis laid bare as 22,000 homes disappe...
Government policy and anti-landlord rhetoric are to blame for a 22,000 drop in rental homes across Scotland in one year, according...
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Landlords eye portfolio growth in 2024
Nearly four in 10 (38%) landlords are keen to add more properties to their portfolio in the next year, while two in 10 (20%) are planning...
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