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Renting to students: A landlord’s guide to benefits, challenges and meeting their unique needs
As the new academic year approaches, some landlords find themselves considering renting to university students. While this segment of the market presents lucrative opportunities, it also comes with its own set of challenges. NRLA partner, YourRepair, helps us understand the pros and cons, as well as the unique needs of student tenants which can help you make an informed decision, maximise your rental income and protect your asset.
Five actions to take when a tenant reports a problem at the rental property
As a landlord, getting a report of a problem from your tenant can be worrying, and you'll probably want to fix it right away. Here, Sandy Bastin, Head of Adjudication Services at the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, looks at what to do when your tenant reports a problem and how fast it needs to be dealt with; examples of common problems and, how to handle them; and advice on handling repair deposit disputes.
How to be best prepared for a possession hearing as a landlord
Ahmed Ali Khan, solicitor at NRLA recognised supplier Regency Solicitors, shares practical tips on preparing for hearings as a landlord.
Safe service of Gas Safety Certificates
Evidencing compliance with prerequisites for a claim under Section 21 is often challenged. One of the requirements which must be proven when relying on a notice under S.21, is that the Tenant has been provided with a valid Gas Safety Certificate for the Property. NRLA recognised supplier, Legal for Lettings deals with hundreds of cases involving Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (“S.21”) and have a team of experts that specialise in helping Landlords successfully recovering possession of their property.
Certainty needed on energy efficiency targets
Energy efficiency targets for the private rented sector were notable by their absence from the King’s Speech. Here James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer, and founder of digital compliance platform Safe2, explains why landlords need to know where they stand sooner rather than later.
What to do if a tenant leaves belongings behind, can you make a claim from the deposit?
When a tenant moves out, landlords expect the property to be empty and ready for the next occupants. However, occasionally tenants may leave behind belongings. Here, NRLA partner, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme will look at how to handle this situation, whether you can claim from the tenancy deposit, and steps to prevent it from happening in the future.
Buy to Let Market Update: August 2024
Welcome to ‘Buy-to-Let Market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the buy-to-let lending markets. The information within this article is correct as at 29/07/2024.
How likely is it that tenants will go into rent arrears?
There are a number of factors that could cause rent arrears, and an individual’s financial situation could change at any time. This is why having suitable cover in place, such as rent guarantee insurance, can help. You may also request that your tenant nominates a guarantor when signing the tenancy agreement, who can be liable for rent payments if they are missed. NRLA partner Rentguard, gives us an explanation.
At what time of year are landlords’ properties most at risk?
Properties can face different risks at different times of the year. Cold winters could put your property more at risk of damage from storms or burst pipes caused by freezing temperatures. While the summer months could be more of a security risk as properties are left empty by students going home for the summer or other tenants going on holiday. As a Landlord Insurance provider, Gallagher has the following tips on what to look out for in each season to help protect your property.
The Renters Rights Bill replaces the Renter’s Reform Bill
Since Labour swept to power in early July, landlords across the UK have been waiting to hear what, if anything, is going to change in the rental sector. The previous government’s Renter’s Reform Bill was culled as the last Parliament wrapped up, leaving promises and assurances dating back to 2019 dead in the water. NRLA partner, YourRepair, gives us a roundup of what has happened.
