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The Rent Arrear Crisis in the UK: Understanding the Impact and Seeking Solutions
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on economies and societies around the world, and the UK has not been spared. One of...
Elliot Leigh
May 15, 20232 min read
April rent payments missed by 700,000 UK households
According to a recent report by Which?, two million UK households missed or defaulted on at least one mortgage, rent, loan, credit card...
Elliot Leigh
May 10, 20232 min read
Can ‘guaranteed rent’ attract more landlords and fix the social housing crisis?
Elliot Leigh Director, Leigh Young speaks to Landlord Zone about Guaranteed Rent and how it can help to fix the social housing crisis....
Elliot Leigh
May 8, 20231 min read
Guaranteed Rent Scheme vs Traditional Letting Agents: Which is the Better Choice for Landlords?
A Guaranteed Rent scheme provider is a type of property management company that offers a service where they guarantee to pay the landlord...
Elliot Leigh
May 5, 20233 min read
Guaranteed Rent: Secure Rental Income In A Cost Of Living Crisis
Landlords are facing a serious arrears crisis, as a new study finds that as many as one in 13 private tenants are now behind on rent...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 27, 20232 min read
UK Housing Crisis: Should I Sell My Properties?
With the current housing market in turmoil due to interest rates and new Government legislation in the works such as EPCs and the Renters...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Guaranteed Rent & The UK Social Housing Crisis
The UK is currently facing a significant social housing crisis. With the cost of living increasing year on year and a chronic lack of...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Why property inspections are key to maintaining your property
Regular landlord inspections are vital for ensuring your property is in the best possible condition. Not only will regular checks give...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Should your property have an EPC?
To put it simply, if your property has a roof and walls, it will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). EPC regulations in the UK...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 7, 20232 min read
The Renters Reform Bill: What it is and Why it Matters
The Renters Reform Bill is a proposed piece of legislation in the UK that seeks to bring about significant changes to the private rented...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 6, 20232 min read
House prices fall, rent prices rise - March 2023
March has seen house prices fall at their fastest annual pace for 14 years, according to latest figures from Nationwide. On the flip...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 4, 20233 min read
What Landlords Should Know About The Government’s "How To Rent" Guide
If you’re new to the world of being a landlord and you want to make sure you're doing everything by the book, then one of the best...
Elliot Leigh
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Elliot Leigh visits the National Landlord Investment Show
On Tuesday 14th March 2023, some of the team here at Elliot Leigh, visited the National Landlord Investment Show at the Old Bilingsgate...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Private vs Company Managed Properties
As a landlord, you need to be aware that your responsibilities go beyond just collecting rent. Properties need to be well-managed in...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 23, 20233 min read
EPC Certificates - What are the new regulations?
You may have heard the term EPC more and more recently since the Government have proposed a new regulation to be brought into play in the...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 17, 20232 min read
6 Benefits of Guaranteed Rent
Guaranteed rent (also known as rent-to-rent) is a scheme designed to help landlords manage their properties in exchange for guaranteed...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 13, 20231 min read
The rise in fraudulent tenant applications
Fraudulent tenant applications cost you a lot. They can damage your reputation, reduce the level of rent you can charge, delay any...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Is the UK housing market on its way back up?
The prospect of rising mortgage rates in the UK housing market is creating uncertainty, as potential home buyers worry that rates could...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Guaranteed rent: Saving you repair & maintenance costs
It was reported mid last year that maintenance and repair work on a property was costing landlords 21.2% of their rental income and we...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 1, 20232 min read
What advantages do you get from guaranteed rent?
Guaranteed rent in London has become a popular trend today. It’s easy to see why so many look to it as there’s greater flexibility for...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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