24th October 2024
Managing rental properties can be rewarding, but it also comes with its challenges, particularly when dealing with difficult tenants. Whether it's issues with rent arrears, unauthorised occupants, or refusal of access, landlords must handle these situations delicately and legally to avoid escalating the issues further. This guide offers a detailed approach to managing various difficult tenant scenarios, providing UK landlords with strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and maintain a professional relationship with their tenants.
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21st June 2023
The property market is always a topic of interest, with people constantly speculating about its direction and the impact of various factors such as mortgage rates. In this blog post, we will delve into the current state of the property market, focusing on both the sales and rental markets. We will explore the key statistics and trends, providing insights into the opportunities and challenges faced by buyers, landlords, and tenants. So let's dive in!
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24th November 2022
Landlords, did you know that there are over 170 separate pieces of legislation that directly impact the private rented sector? Here at Concentric, one of our big goals is to help educate you to be able to navigate this maze of rules and regulations so that you can stay safe and compliant. While you may prefer not to share your residential address with your tenants, did you know that there are laws that govern whether or not you are permitted to withhold your address? The two main rules that apply to your address are Section 47 and Section 48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act (1985). Let’s get into them.
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22nd February 2022
We have let thousands of tenancies, worked with hundreds of investors, and managed hundreds of properties, helping landlords navigate the local Selective Licensing schemes since their inception in 2015. Like tenants, landlords and investors come in all shapes and sizes, have different levels of experience, and have different wants and needs, but there are a few questions that we get asked all of the time, and right now, it seems like everyone wants to buy property in Liverpool and the surrounding areas... and I can see why.
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11th January 2021
As a landlord, you might be aware that there will be a change in the law with regards to electrical checks in all rented properties. That’s not compulsory as yet; however, we would urge all landlords to be ahead of the game and make sure that regular electrical checks are carried out on properties, and especially on new tenancies. Here’s why.
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14th December 2019
There have been several reports recently suggesting that young people are opting to rent closer to where they grew up, rather than relocating to search out better job prospects. These same reports say that this is largely down to the steep rise in rent over the past 20 years – but how true are the claims, and what does it mean for landlords with properties in less affluent areas of the UK?
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29th March 2017
After attending the annual ARLA Propertymark Conference and Exhibition yesterday, Concentric HQ are pleased to confirm to their clients that the government have accepted the Client Money Protection Review (CMP) and will be introducing mandatory CMP for all letting agents.
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20th February 2017
It’s a common phrase you see rounding off nearly every rental listing - “No DSS”. DSS – being the now-defunct Department of Social Security – refers to LHA tenants, the catch-all term for low-income tenants who claim Local Housing Allowance (LHA), named after the now-defunct Department of Social Security.
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12th January 2017
Choosing the right letting agent can be a difficult task. Many landlords dive in without giving it much thought. After being in the industry for as long as I have, I know how to separate average agents from the exceptional ones, and why would you settle for anything less than exceptional? The right letting agent will make you money and free you from the day-to-day tasks that stop you from doing what you’re good at.
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