Welcome back everyone after a very relaxing Christmas & New Year Holiday period! We have certainly hit the ground running and we hope you have too.
Continue reading Happy New Year from All at Lifeboat LettingsCategory: News
Shamplina Speaks – What Does Court Reform Actually Look Like?
In a recent article written for Landlord Today, Paul Shamplina – Founder of Landlord Action and an active advocate for the rights of Landlords – wrote at length, regarding the required reforms to the court system to enable the ban on Sec 21 to be fairly implemented for both Landlords and Tenants alike.
Continue reading Shamplina Speaks – What Does Court Reform Actually Look Like?Overview of 2023 for Lifeboat Lettings
Hello, it’s Richard, Director of Operations at Lifeboat Lettings, wishing an early Merry Christmas to all our readers! Thank you for sticking with us through the year. We really appreciate your support and hope you have found the newsletter useful.
Continue reading Overview of 2023 for Lifeboat LettingsRoom Rents Soar by up to 45% in a Year!
As a lettings agency specialising in managing HMO rooms and owned by HMO investors, we are always keeping a watchful eye on the market. The most recent data on room rents makes for sobering reading.
Continue reading Room Rents Soar by up to 45% in a Year!NO Rent Control in England – Government Have Confirmed
In a rare display of common sense and having listened carefully to all stakeholders, Housing Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that – unlike in Scotland and potentially Wales – there will be no rent controls introduced in England.
Continue reading NO Rent Control in England – Government Have ConfirmedNew Guidance for Property Advertising
Trading Standards has recently issued new guidance for listing a rental property in a bid to reduce incorrect descriptions. In August 2023, the National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency issued new guidance for property listings, which aims to “reduce unnecessary confusion for property agents, consumers, and other organisations in the property industry”.
Continue reading New Guidance for Property AdvertisingThe Increasing Struggles of being a Landlord
Introducing our guest blogger, Nick Daynes from Prospect Tree Mortgages Ltd, shedding light on the evolving challenges faced by landlords in the UK. Explore the impact of tax changes and the advantages of moving your property portfolio to a Limited Company.
Continue reading The Increasing Struggles of being a LandlordWhat do renters want most from a property?
Rightmove is a great open-source of information on property trends. Recent data gathered from over 600,000 available properties on Rightmove has revealed what features are most in demand from renters.
Continue reading What do renters want most from a property?Protect your property and tenants – Fire risks from E-Scooter Batteries
E-bikes and e-scooters help reduce our carbon emissions and help keep us healthy – surely? What’s not to like? Shouldn’t it be something landlords should encourage?
Continue reading Protect your property and tenants – Fire risks from E-Scooter BatteriesHome energy efficiency under the spotlight
Many will have tried to put last winter’s energy crisis out of their minds. However, the autumn and winter season is fast approaching and as a property owner and landlord, it pays to pay attention to this subject.
Continue reading Home energy efficiency under the spotlight
