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UK Housing Crisis: Should I Sell My Properties?
With the current housing market in turmoil due to interest rates and new Government legislation in the works such as EPCs and the Renters...
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Apr 27, 20231 min read
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Guaranteed Rent & The UK Social Housing Crisis
The UK is currently facing a significant social housing crisis. With the cost of living increasing year on year and a chronic lack of...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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Why property inspections are key to maintaining your property
Regular landlord inspections are vital for ensuring your property is in the best possible condition. Not only will regular checks give...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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Should your property have an EPC?
To put it simply, if your property has a roof and walls, it will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). EPC regulations in the UK...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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The Renters Reform Bill: What it is and Why it Matters
The Renters Reform Bill is a proposed piece of legislation in the UK that seeks to bring about significant changes to the private rented...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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House prices fall, rent prices rise - March 2023
March has seen house prices fall at their fastest annual pace for 14 years, according to latest figures from Nationwide. On the flip...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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What Landlords Should Know About The Government’s "How To Rent" Guide
If you’re new to the world of being a landlord and you want to make sure you're doing everything by the book, then one of the best...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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Elliot Leigh visits the National Landlord Investment Show
On Tuesday 14th March 2023, some of the team here at Elliot Leigh, visited the National Landlord Investment Show at the Old Bilingsgate...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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Private vs Company Managed Properties
As a landlord, you need to be aware that your responsibilities go beyond just collecting rent. Properties need to be well-managed in...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 23, 20233 min read
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EPC Certificates - What are the new regulations?
You may have heard the term EPC more and more recently since the Government have proposed a new regulation to be brought into play in the...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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6 Benefits of Guaranteed Rent
Guaranteed rent (also known as rent-to-rent) is a scheme designed to help landlords manage their properties in exchange for guaranteed...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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The rise in fraudulent tenant applications
Fraudulent tenant applications cost you a lot. They can damage your reputation, reduce the level of rent you can charge, delay any...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 6, 20232 min read
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Is the UK housing market on its way back up?
The prospect of rising mortgage rates in the UK housing market is creating uncertainty, as potential home buyers worry that rates could...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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Guaranteed rent: Saving you repair & maintenance costs
It was reported mid last year that maintenance and repair work on a property was costing landlords 21.2% of their rental income and we...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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What advantages do you get from guaranteed rent?
Guaranteed rent in London has become a popular trend today. It’s easy to see why so many look to it as there’s greater flexibility for...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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What To Do If Your Tenant Falls Into Rent Arrears
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, many are finding themselves having to rent their home rather than buy it, with many first...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 22, 20234 min read
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What is rent to rent?
Rent to rent is also known as guaranteed rent and has become a popular investment option across the nation. A company or individual...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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Right to Rent: Are you conducting the legal tenant checks?
Feb 2023: Official Government research* has found that private landlords who are managing their own properties are the least likely to...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 17, 20233 min read
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How to choose the right Guaranteed Rent agency
When you have a vacant property, a guaranteed rent agency can be an important service to use. Renting a property isn’t difficult but...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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Reducing void periods with Guaranteed Rent
As a landlord with a buy-to-let property, you'll want to do everything in your power to avoid void periods. Before your tenant has...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 3, 20233 min read
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