Renting

News & Comment

Low dispute rate encouraging, says Tenancy Deposit Scheme

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has welcomed the fact that the first year of mandatory tenancy deposit protection has produced a lower-than-expected dispute rate. As of 1 June, under 2% of tenancies registered with it have ended with a dispute over the deposit.

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Select Committee could have gone further, says ARLA

Although welcoming the Select Committee report into the supply of rented housing, published 21st May, ARLA, the Association of Residential Letting Agents, believes that it could have said more to help consolidate and build on the successes of the Private Rented Sector over the past decade.

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30/05/2008 New book demystifies The Housing Act 2004

27/03/2008 Don't cut corners, ARLA warns landlords

27/03/2008 Don't Panic - Energy Performance Certificates advice

27/03/2008 Buoyant Rental Picture

28/02/2008 Energy Performance Certificates a requirement in Let property

28/02/2008 Don't regulate the rental market away, says ARLA

31/01/2008 Lettings agents and corporate landlords boost TDS

29/11/2007 Market forces drive down lease lengths

29/11/2007 Tenant demand in the rented sector at highest levels for five years

29/11/2007 Rounded Picture of Success from The Tenancy Deposit Scheme

28/09/2007 Demand for rental accommodation rises as house prices soften

31/08/2007 October briefings on landlord and tenant matters

31/05/2007 ARLA signs agreement

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Articles

Premium Leases: Advantages & Disadvantages
Rental-property legal expert Marveen Smith assesses the pros and cons of premium leases, explaining when and why they can work to a company’s advantage.
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Practical Advice

Renting advice
To avoid the stress of being part of a chain when moving home, many advise that you sell, rent in the new area and then buy.
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