Recent Articles in Renting Property Checklists

Property update from Philip Hammond's Spring Statement 2019
Mar 14, 2019

The Spring Statement from Philip Hammond wasn't the most exiting event of the day, but at least it was a rare bit of 'respite' away from the disaster that is now Brexit - or maybe not! Much of the statement repeats pledges and consultations on more changes to property taxation from previous budgets, but there is some news on where investment is going into areas such as Nottingham, Derby, Portsmouth, Southampton and the likes of Stoke on Trent. 

Will Brexit crash the property market?
Mar 8, 2019

I was the 'midnight expert' on  BBC's 5Live between Wednesday and Thursday with the fabulous Phil Williams and, as always, in between the sport and news updates we managed to chat about the property market - especially chatting about the impact of Brexit on today's and the future market. But  I also answered questions on shared ownership,  should first time buyers invest first, are lenders adding additional monies to your outgoings, is it better to buy a property with a mortgage or with cash, and genuinely hopefully pointing buyers, sellers, renters and investors in the right direction. 

English Housing Survey Part 1: How do we put a roof over our heads?
Mar 5, 2019

The English Housing Survey (EHS) is one of the most interesting and useful reports on our housing stock that exists. Whether you are a home owner or an investor, or just looking to buy your first property or rent, there are lots of useful pieces of information that can help you understand the market you own, invest or rent in. I have put together a series of articles that summarise the latest findings for housing in England and explains how our use of property is changing.  This is the first article on how people put a roof over their heads.

What if I can’t get my rental deposit back?
Dec 17, 2018

If you have been renting a property on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), by law your landlord should have: protected your deposit in a in a government-approved deposit scheme; provided you with details of the scheme at the start if your tenancy. This should be returned to you at the end of the tenancy, minus any deductions which you both agree on.

Renting with pets – what is being done and what needs doing?
Dec 12, 2018

Many renters will know that plenty of landlords, won’t let to pet owners and that they have to face the difficult decision of finding somewhere that will let with a pet or giving up their beloved companion. Find out what is being done with the help of Spareroom.