Sometimes, we hear landlords say, ‘times are tough, I don’t want to increase my tenants rent’. Although this may be considered an act of kindness to the tenant at the time, we know that this gesture can also have negative consequences for both parties. The most important fact to take into consideration, is – remembering…
Read MoreData released by MBIE highlights the growing dilemma that tenants are facing due to a shortage of rental properties across the country. At the end of 2021, there were 383,220 active bonds held by Tenancy Services, up from 380,295. However, the net increase in active bonds has dropped to the lowest level since records began…
Read MoreThere have been numerous articles recently, highlighting the difficulties for tenants to find accommodation when they have pets. Many investors have a firm position of no pets on their property, but there is quite a lot to consider before you make that decision. Is your property suitable for pets? Should consideration be given at either…
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