Tag: rental property
March 15 2022
Landlord safety obligations
Landlords are required by law to carry out certain safety checks and ensure that their properties comply with health and safety regulations. Failure to do this is not only a breach of the law, it could invalidate landlord insurance. Full details of a landlord’s responsibilities are set out in the government’s Housing Health and Safety...
February 24 2022
Rents in UK ‘rising at fastest pace in 13 years’
Private sector rents in the UK are rising at the fastest pace since 2008 according to property portal Zoopla. With strong demand and limited supply, rents in September reached 4.6% higher than the previous year, with average monthly rent standing at £968. Not including London, UK rents rose 6% in the year, a 14-year high...
