The end of December saw an update to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Universal Credit guide for landlords, and it’s a good opportunity to revisit a very useful resource. Many tenants on benefits have found the switch-over to Universal Credit rather difficult, and the more familiar landlords are with the system, the smoother they can help make this process.
Criminal landlords need to watch out – councils are to be given £4 million from the government specifically to target them.
Rogue landlords can be a real nightmare for tenants. They often provide housing in inadequate or even unsafe conditions, causing stress and discomfort for the tenants. Fortunately, they are a minority, and the majority of landlords are responsible and law-abiding.
Christmas is over and, the General Election is finally behind us. As we head into 2020, there’s going to be plenty to keep UK landlords occupied. From networking at trade shows to keeping up with changes in legislation, most UK landlords are going to have a full diary. The following is our guide to the key dates for landlords for the next 12 months.
2019 wasn’t an easy year for the buy-to-let sector. Recent budgets and new pieces of legislation have been quite tough on landlords, and the UK’s political instability hasn’t helped either. But what can we expect as we enter 2020? More of the same, or are things looking rosier for the private rented sector?
As 2019 nears its end, it’s time to look back on some of the biggest news stories we’ve covered here at Ezylet this year. Here are some of the biggest property stories of 2019.
If you are renting a property, are you sure about what your landlord is responsible for? It seems that many tenants do not have a clear understanding of some of the landlord’s responsibilities. According to new research, many tenants expect their landlords to take responsibility for things that are in fact the tenant’s responsibility.
