Landlords are required to ensure all tenants have the Right to Rent in the UK and to check immigration status.
The Government guide on gov.uk states’ All landlords in England have a
responsibility to prevent those without lawful immigration status from
accessing the private rented sector. You do this by conducting right to
rent checks on all prospective adult tenants before the start date of a
tenancy agreement, to make sure the person is not disqualified from
renting a property by reason of their immigration status.
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Do Your Tenants Have the Right To Rent?
Scam Warnings When Renting a Room
Are you concerned about renting a room and fear of fraud, scam or other issues?
Whilst the majority of Landlords registered with us are genuine and trustworthy, we always advise caution when searching for a room, arranging viewings and of course making your first payments. We do check all registrations and adverts but in some cases, it is very difficult to spot certain issues.
Interest Rate Rises, Landlords and Homeowners
Interest rates continue to rise in the UK with a further increase of 0.25% on 3 August 2023 taking the rate to 5.25%. This will have a greater impact on home owners and landlords alike who are have mortgaged properties and are not in a fixed term or coming close to the end of the fixed term.
Rent My Room. Are you looking to rent a room in your own home?
Renting a room in your own home is a great way to earn additional income and in many cases, it is tax free with the governments Rent a Room Scheme. This scheme allows you to rent one room in your own home tax free on income up to £7,500.00 per year. As long as you don't exceed this amount there is no need to declare it to HMRC./search/
Section 21 - Renters Reform Bill
The Renters Reform Bill will shortly be brought in to law by the UK Government provided the bill passes through the relevant steps in parliament. The bill will abolish section 21 and bring an end to ‘no fault’ evictions.