Nov 22, 2016 | Birmingham Landlord News, Inventory services Birmingham
It has been found that more than 10,000 homes across the West Midlands have been empty and unfurnished for longer than six months, according to new government figures. This problem is most apparent in Birmingham, where there are 3,886 ‘long-term vacants’ across the...
Nov 11, 2016 | Birmingham Landlord News, Inventory services Birmingham
Close to a third of tenants in the private rented sector think that it’s acceptable to take items belonging to the landlord with them when they move out of their accommodation. Research by Direct Line for Business has shown that 30 per cent of tenants who have rented...
Oct 12, 2016 | Birmingham Landlord News, Inventory services Birmingham
It has been found that one in seven renters has broken one or more rules in their tenancy agreement, according to research by Direct Line. Tips for having abiding tenants These rules are vital for landlords as it gives them something to turn to should anything go...
Oct 2, 2016 | Inventory services Birmingham
If you have ever been unsure on the importance of a property inventory, the latest government findings show that the number of tenancy deposit disputes reached its highest ever level in 2015-16. Figures released by the Department for Communities and Local Government...
Aug 9, 2016 | Inventory services Birmingham
Want to protect your property Birmingham landlords? UK landlords are subject to over £5bn in costs every year. That’s because of tenants damaging their property and not paying rent. Damage is the most costly of the two with £4.5bn spent on repairs. Protect your...
Jul 22, 2016 | Inventory services Birmingham
Birmingham City homes – the council has threatened the owners of the growing number of empty and abandoned properties in the area. City council bosses have set up a £4.6 million fund to buy up properties that have been left derelict and unused to put them back...