Can tenants withhold rent due to disrepair?

Around 250,000 private tenants every year in the UK withhold rent money from their landlords because of delays in repairs needed. This can be for a range of reasons from boiler faults to plumbing failures. It’s a difficult situation for both parties, but what’s the...

Do you know your obligations as a landlord?

Being a landlord can be an effective way of boosting your income. However, many new landlords are unsure about their responsibilities in meeting the health and safety criteria and obligations they are required to fulfil. Here are some important rules to follow: Gas...

Keeping a good relationship with your tenants

Whatever business you’re in, keeping your clients happy is vital to success and growth. This is relevant within property management, too. As a landlord you have a responsibility to ensure that the tenant is happy – as well as improving the tenant’s happiness, it...

New homes coming to Birmingham

The UK Government has confirmed a new multimillion pound deal to provide more than 2,000 new homes for rent in key cities in the country. The £400 million development will be one of the largest private sector investments in the country and of the 2,062 new homes to be...