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A property inventory provides details on the condition of a property and its contents which is carried out at the beginning...

What is a property inventory? A property inventory is a detailed document that records the condition of a property and its contents...

Lots and lots, is the short answer. I think the more you know, the more you're armed with information and knowledge,...

If you're thinking of investing in a holiday home this year, there can be a lot to consider. From gathering insight to...

Letting agents’ trade body Propertymark has issued a warning to the rental sector about scams based on energy efficiency measures.  An increase...

More than half of disputes about the return of tenancy deposits during the last year resulted from property damage and cleaning...

Many disputes between landlords and tenants - some ending in court action - could be avoided by the use of professional...

Landlords have been warned they risk fixed penalty notices and the loss of HMO licences if students leave rubbish in public...

A council is warning student tenants in its city to be quiet and considerate when checking out of private rental accommodation...

Nobody wants to have to end a tenancy with deductions from a tenancy deposit! Here we share our expert tips for landlords to pass...

People you can trust are an essential part of your team when you get into investing in property. If you’re using solicitors,...

A major supplier to the lettings sector says there’s no reason landlords should not allow pets into properties so long as there...

We hope you enjoy our Breaking News service each weekday - and from tomorrow we have additional weekend features too. Each weekend...

We hope you enjoy our Breaking News service each weekday - and from this Saturday we have additional weekend features too. Each...

An agency says its bizarre list of items left behind by departing tenants shows how many renters actually appear to keep pets...

Landlords in a Midlands city are being asked to help find safe places to live for homeless individuals and families. The council...

An interiors company claims a 10 point guide for private tenants will ensure they get all of their deposit back when...

Flatfair has revamped its deposit alternative service, claiming its new offer gives twice the protection of a traditional deposit scheme. From this...

The Hunters lettings agency has set out tips for landlords to keep their rental properties occupied all year round. The firm -...

If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

The National Residential Landlords Association has given the sector five top tips to improve home security - marking October as Home...

InventoryBase Workstreams​ is a new innovative network module of InventoryBase that enables anyone to outsource property visits like inventory/check out reports...

COVID-19 has presented a hugely challenging and uncertain time for everyone, with many landlords and tenants in desperate need of fresh...

The tax return deadline when filing your online Self Assessment for the tax year ending 5 April 2019 is just over...

It is that time of year again. Filing an annual tax return is a necessary task for every self-employed person, including...

A lack of communication when withholding a deposit is the most common cause for deposit disputes between landlords and tenants, according...

The tax return deadline when filing your online Self Assessment for the tax year ending 5 April 2019 is less than...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (The AIIC) has unsurprisingly welcomed the launch of a new deposit protection service that requires...

If you’re an existing landlord with bad credit issues looking to remortgage your buy to let property or perhaps buy a...

UK furniture brand, Happy Beds, surveyed 2,000 Brits to see what the common problems are that they face on moving in...

We all know that ensuring your property is of a high standard can yield better returns and more loyal tenants, but...

It is that time of year again. Filing an annual tax return is a necessary task for every self-employed person, including...

It’s that time of year again. Filing an annual tax return is a necessary task for every self-employed person, including buy-to-let...

When you rent out property you may have to pay tax. But the rules on paying tax on rental income can...

Buy-to-let landlords potentially interested in investing in the Midlands may wish to check out a new PRS investment scheme being launched...

The importance of having an independent inventory cannot be misjudged, especially as a poorly recorded or written report may leave the...

Landlords and letting agents could soon be banned from charging fees to private tenants in Wales under plans for a new...

Draker letting agents hosted an exclusive charity film screening of Studio 54 at the Soho Hotel for 100 landlords last week....

Who are you? Will Handley, CEO of HomeRenter What does it say on your business card? CEO and Co-founder What is HomeRenter? HomeRenter’s mission is to...

It’s that time of year again. Filing an annual tax return is a necessary task for every self-employed person, including buy-to-let...

A new online property letting website backed by newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror has been launched, offering to cut out the role...

When renting out a property most landlords opt to take a deposit from the tenant prior to the tenancy starting. The...

Alan Boswell Group’s Steve Cox tells us a bit more about himself, and why the company’s landlord insurance is market-leading. Tell us...

The 2015 Energy Efficiency Regulations, passed in March 2015, set out minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for England and Wales. These...

Auctions are a great way to add to a buy-to-let portfolio, with a wide range of bargains often going under the...

If you plan to make any deductions to your tenant’s deposit then sitting down with them, face-to-face and explaining your reasons...

Our latest infographic shows figures of how the majority of deposits are repaid at the end of tenancy and goes into...

Landlords in the UK are out of pocket to the tune of over £5bn every year because of damage to property...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has announced that it is now offering a comprehensive range of high quality online...

The new mayor of London has pledged to get tough on rogue landlords in the capital by introducing a ‘London Landlord...

Navigating your way through the landlord world can sometimes be tricky, with so many things to consider. Here at HomeLet we...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has announced the details of two new training courses taking place later this year. The...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has announced the details of two new training courses taking place later this year. The...

Almost half of tenants in England and Wales do not attend a ‘check-out’ at the end of their tenancy, according to...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) is warning that tenants could lose thousands of pounds due to items that have...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) is warning that tenants could lose thousands of pounds due to items that have...