It is quite rare for there to be a deposit dispute at the end of a tenancy, but one of the top reasons for disputes is the garden upkeep which account for around 15% of deposit disputes in 2020-2021 according to the Tenancy Deposit scheme statistics. Very often gardens are overlooked in a tenancy agreement which then …
A prominent energy industry organisation has just issued a new guide for all landlords to improve their properties in and around Sheffield. The Energy Saving Trust who are an independent organisation ”working to address the climate emergency” claims renters in Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster will be hit especially hard by the cost of living crisis …
The proportion of homes sold to landlords has hit a five-year high, but buyers are paying above asking price due to the lack of supply, especially in Sheffield. The latest Lettings Index has revealed that the share of homes bought by landlords across Great Britain rose from 12.0% in the first quarter of 2021 to …
Everyone should be doing their bit to help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint on the globe – yet the question is, is that burden being put too much on the shoulders of Sheffield landlords with potential bills of £7,800+ in the next four years? The UK has obligated itself to a legally binding target to …
It’s the age-old question that most investors are likely to find themselves wondering at one point or another – which property type is best for Buy-To-Let? Houses and apartments both have their own strong selling points, so knowing which one would work best with your financial goals can be one of the most challenging …
A relatively optimistic sentiment survey of landlords suggests many remain upbeat about the prospects for the sector after a worrying 18 months through the Lockdowns. According to the Shawbrook Bank survey a third of landlord’s plan to expand their portfolio in the next 12 months, buying at least one more property. Of those, 14 …
The UK’s largest provider of inventory services says rising tenancy lengths make a combination of inventories and regular inspections more valuable than ever. No Letting Go cites the latest English Housing Survey findings that private renters live in their home for 4.3 years on average – up from 3.9 years as recently as 2017. …
Buy-to-let landlords who recently let their properties through a well-known online BIG name estate agent could potentially face fines running into thousands of pounds after it emerged that the online estate agency failed to comply with the most basic legislation by placing tenants’ deposits in a government-backed tenancy deposit scheme. When renting out a property, …
The long-term undersupply of rental properties across the country, especially in South and West Yorkshire is expected to support rental growth into 2022. In addition, the supply shortage coupled with the strength of the employment market which, despite the pandemic, is set to remain robust, will in turn support demand and sustain rental growth. The …
When choosing a Letting Agent or Property Manager, it pays to channel your inner Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes and do a little online sleuthing. As we all know, many Letting Agents are known for having the ‘gift of the gab’. You’d be hard-pressed to find one who doesn’t claim to have a strong community …
