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PRS Tenants More Satisfied as Stamp Duty Holiday Could Encourage BTL Investment

By Rent Guarantor on 20/07/2020

The latest annual English Housing Survey from the Government shows that tenant satisfaction in the private rental sector is steady and remains higher than among social sector tenants. The annual report, which researches and measures many different aspects of the UK's housing provision highlights that in a number of areas, private rental sector (PRS) tenants are happier with their landlords and situation than those renting in the social sector.

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Money House
Tenant

The Cheapest and Most Expensive Places to Rent in the UK

By Rent Guarantor on 15/07/2020

It might feel like you don’t have much of a choice where you rent because of your budget. Well if money is a restraint for you let’s see where to avoid and where to find the cheapest rentals. If not, then London might be for you.

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People
General

UK Housing Organisations Team Up to Offer Rent Arrears Support

By Rent Guarantor on 13/07/2020

A number of UK housing organisations have come together to provide support for landlords and tenants who are experiencing rent arrears problems during the Covid-19 pandemic. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), the Chartered Institute of Housing, The Property Redress Scheme, My Deposits, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and ARLA Propertymark recently issued a joint statement to launch new guidance for the industry and give much-needed support.

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Risk Block
General

Explained: Being a Guarantor

By Rent Guarantor on 08/07/2020

A Tenant Guarantor, a title which mainly friends and family take on to ensure their nearest and dearest can live happily in their chosen property. However, how many individuals who take on this title actually understand the responsibility they have taken on?

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Money House
Agents

Over 40% of Estate Agents Not Yet Fully Operational

By Rent Guarantor on 06/07/2020

Recent surveys have suggested the UK's lettings and housing market is getting close to being business as usual, if not now, then certainly in the coming months. Supporting that is the news that some 58% of agencies having opened their physical doors over a month after the Government said they could begin work again. However, while some expect to be fully operational at some point during July, a small proportion anticipate they will still have some employees on furlough in October.

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Rental Agreement
Tenant

Tenants: What to Avoid when Signing for a Rental Property

By Rent Guarantor on 01/07/2020

Contracts are generally long, boring, and daunting reads that can even make the Game of Thrones books look appealing. It’s important to sift through the whole contract and carefully read the small print. The contract should use simple language that does not complicate or cause confusion. Getting it right and understanding your contract before you sign can save a lot of problems for you in the future.

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