Housing charity, Shelter, have revealed that complaints from tenants about problems with rental deposits have soared by 86% in the past couple of years. Shelter have explained that one out of every 20 calls to their helpline in 2011 were concerning tenants’ deposits. This comes despite the introduction of compulsory tenancy protection schemes in April 2007.
Are Deposit Protection Schemes Essential ?
June 21st, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Landlords Comments Off on Are Deposit Protection Schemes Essential ?
Searching for a Rental Property in London
May 30th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Landlords, Property Market 3 Comments »
The London rental market can be fast moving, a real blink and you’ll miss it market, and for those searching for a new home to rent in the capital preparation is crucial.I have only had to search for a rental property in London once, luckily I stayed in the property for three years once moved in, but I did not make the most of my options for searching and at that time was not well prepared!
Where are the Burglary Hotspots in the UK?
May 18th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Landlords Comments Off on Where are the Burglary Hotspots in the UK?
Landlord insurance experts Just Landlords have recently released a new infographic which highlights the top 10 burglary hotspots in the UK and some interesting facts about burglaries.
It is clear from the infographic that the 2 places to avoid are London and Yorkshire which both have multiple locations that make it into the top 10, including Wood Green in London, Bramley in Leeds and Apperly Bridge in Bradford
The best places in the UK to be a landlord
March 13th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Landlords, Property Market 4 Comments »
The decision to become a landlord involves many factors – but how many landlords consider exactly where the best areas are in order to have the best chance of succeeding?
With renting becoming increasingly vogue, this is good news for landlords all over the country. You may want to take in certain geographical factors, however, into your decision-making.
Should you become a Green Landlord?
February 28th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Energy Saving, Insurance, Landlords 3 Comments »
The energy crisis is something that is likely to become more and more prominent over the coming years as the UK as a whole looks to reduce its energy consumption, lower carbon emissions and work towards having renewable energy in the future.
This is an issue that is pertinent to everyone, including landlords who will be coming across more and more tenants and letting agents who want to know how green and carbon friendly their properties are!
Guide to City-Based Student Accommodation
December 16th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Landlords, Property Market 3 Comments »
Whether you’re an existing student or you’re looking forward to starting university next year, there’s always a lot to think about – modules to choose, loans to arrange, books to buy and people to meet! But you shouldn’t overlook your choice of city centre flats, or leave it until the last minute – places start filling up incredibly quickly, and if you don’t want to be left with a lack of options it’s always a good idea to plan ahead.
Your guide to landlord insurance
October 27th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Landlords Comments Off on Your guide to landlord insurance
Landlord insurance is an extremely important thing for people in the property rental industry to have in place. Sometimes referred to as “buy-to-let insurance” for this exact reason, this form of cover is taken out as a means to protect a landlord’s property.
Acquiring the Freehold of a Leasehold House
October 13th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Land Registry, Landlords, Legal Comments Off on Acquiring the Freehold of a Leasehold House
Most houses in England and Wales are freehold. This means that the owner has a right to remain on the land and in the house in perpetuity (forever) or until he sells or transfers it, at which point the new owner takes over the right. Although technically the land (and therefore the house) actually belongs to the Crown, for all practical purposes it is owned by the home owner. There are some houses however that rather than being freehold are let on long leases. These are known as leasehold houses.
Landlords Seek Greater Power Regarding Eviction
August 17th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Landlords, Property Market Comments Off on Landlords Seek Greater Power Regarding Eviction
There has been a lot of hubbub in the news lately surrounding the argument about whether social landlords are going to be given the power to evict troublesome tenants that caused mayhem during the riots last week. Ministers have revealed that they would back the decision for councils to evict tenants that were involved in causing wanton destruction on our streets. The general consensus of the public also seems to be that social landlords should be given powers to boot out unwanted, violent tenants.
Property Ladders can be tricky to scale
July 15th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Landlords, Property Market 2 Comments »
With the recession still in full swing many people are struggling to get onto the property ladder. People across the UK have found that they simply cannot afford to invest in the property market at the moment, yet, of course, they still need somewhere to live. So what is the answer? Simple, more and more people are choosing to rent properties instead of buying.
How landlords can make the most of the market in 2011
January 26th, 2011 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Guest Articles, Landlords 2 Comments »
Professional property landlords can look forward to seeing solid returns from their investments in 2011.The state of the housing market is pushing increasing numbers of people into renting while supply remains tight.