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The latest news and industry updates with tips and guidance for landlords in the private rented sector.
A Comprehensive Analysis of Rent Shifts in UK Regions: A Closer Look at the Numbers
In this blog, we'll analyse the UK's average rental prices from April 2022 to April…
New 25-year fixed mortgage for BTL borrowers
Manchester Building Society is launching two 25-year fixed-rate mortgages, including an interest-only deal, for buy-to-let…
What does the Autumn Statement mean for Landlords?
A summary of the autumn statement and impacts specific to landlords from online letting platform…
A test article
On Wednesday 22nd November 2023 the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement and we…
Demonstrators target letting agents in angry protests
Letting agents in London were targeted on Saturday in an angry city-wide protest by demonstrators.
Exploring Manchester’s Rental Market: Average Rents, Housing Types, and Trends
Join us as we explore the Manchester rental market and unearth fascinating statistics such as…
Three Year Tenancies
On 2nd July, the Secretary of State for Communities, James Brokenshire MP proposed the introduction…
Debt charity warns of huge rise in tenant arrears
A debt counselling charity is warning of a huge increase in rent arrears which will…
Making Tax Digital for Landlords: What You Need to Know Now
Make Ur Move, the online letting and property management portal, discusses making tax digital and…
Make sure you’re Gas Safe
On 1 April 2010 the Gas Safety Register replaced the Corgi Gas Register. All landlord…
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Disabled Access in Private Rental Properties: Your Rights
12th Mar 2020
4 min read
Disabled Access in Private Rental Properties: Your Rights

When you have a disability, finding a suitable property to rent can be a challenge. Accessibility issues such as multiple steps, narrow doorways and awkwardly designed taps can make your shortlist of suitable places even shorter.

Here we explore what these are and how to request them so you can live independently in your ideal property.

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Can You Stop Tenants Smoking in Your Property?
6th Mar 2020
3 min read
Can You Stop Tenants Smoking in Your Property?

Over 7 million people in the UK are smokers. The figure is declining year-on year and with National No Smoking…

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Tips for Landlords: How to Answer the Most Commonly Asked Tenant Questions
27th Feb 2020
5 min read
Tips for Landlords: How to Answer the Most Commonly Asked Tenant Questions

Successful landlords know the market. They comply with all current legislation, keeping up to date with changes and understanding the implications.

So when those tenants ask questions, they have the answers. Informed, helpful answers that will improve the landlord-tenant relationship and make life easier for both parties.

Here we share some tips about how to respond to the most commonly asked tenant questions.

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Wales to Introduce Mandatory 12-Month Tenancies
18th Feb 2020
3 min read
Wales to Introduce Mandatory 12-Month Tenancies

Year-long tenancies are set to become mandatory in Wales under a new law announced this week.

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The Changing Lettings Landscape: What it Means for Tenants
11th Feb 2020
4 min read
The Changing Lettings Landscape: What it Means for Tenants

In a predictably unpredictable industry, the one thing rental property tenants can rely on is uncertainty. Will my landlord be…

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Pets Allowed: Proposed Changes to the Model Tenancy Agreement
31st Jan 2020
3 min read
Pets Allowed: Proposed Changes to the Model Tenancy Agreement

Animal-loving tenants could soon find it easier to track down pet-friendly property to rent.   Currently, only 7% of homes…

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The UK Lettings Market: Our Predictions for the Next Decade
29th Jan 2020
6 min read
The UK Lettings Market: Our Predictions for the Next Decade

2020 has landed and with it the prospect of more change and uncertainty for the UK rental market.

In online letting agent MakeUrMove’s latest Q&As, managing director Alexandra Morris shares her insight into what the next ten years could hold for both landlords and tenant

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Winter Property Care: Who’s Responsible for What?
22nd Jan 2020
4 min read
Winter Property Care: Who’s Responsible for What?

Snow and storms, freezing temperatures and flashes of lightning can all play havoc with a property. And in winter the…

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The End of Section 21: What It Means for Landlords
15th Jan 2020
4 min read
The End of Section 21: What It Means for Landlords

The imminent abolition of Section 21 has been described as the “biggest change to the private rental sector in a generation” but also “the biggest threat to landlords and letting agents in years”.

Here we explore what the end of Section 21 will mean for you as a landlord and how you can get prepared, organised and fully compliant for when the new legislation is in place.

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Shortlisted in the Prolific North Tech Awards 2020
9th Jan 2020
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Shortlisted in the Prolific North Tech Awards 2020

We’ve been shortlisted in the Prolific North Tech Awards 2020 for our Good Landlord service.