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In and Outs of a Tenancy Agreement

Tenancy agreements provide landlords and tenants with both the express rights and obligations spelled out in the agreement (always provided these are not at odds with the Housing Acts – so, for example, a landlord may not require tenants to give longer periods of notice than is laid down, or claim the right to give [...]

Major Change Brings Most Tenancies Within Protection Rules

Although most new tenancy agreements entered into by private landlords in recent years have been ASTs, not all have taken this form. Principally those for properties with annual rents in excess of 25,000 GBP were excluded. Crucially, tenancy deposit protection rules apply to ASTs only, so landlords with higher rental properties have been excused the [...]

How to Choose the Right Letting Agent in Caerphilly

Caerphilly is a fairly large town on the outskirts of Cardiff. The property to rent in this area varies from apartment blocks to executive style properties and everything in between. Letting agents in Caerphilly tend to deal with all aspects of this market and offer landlord services that match all rental property needs. Generally the [...]

How to Choose the Right Letting Agent in The Vale of Glamorgan

The Vale of Glamorgan is one of the most affluent areas of South Wales and generally the property to rent in this area is the higher end of the market. There are no pure letting agents in The Vale Of Glamorgan offering letting services for landlords, although there are some that cover the area but [...]

How to Choose the Right Letting Agent in Talbot Green

Letting agents in Talbot Green tend to cover a wide variety of property to rent in the surrounding areas. This is due to the number of letting services for landlords that are required. Generally the area covered by agents can spread as far as Pontypridd in the east, Bridgend in the West and all through [...]

How to Choose the Right Letting Agents in Bridgend

When choosing your letting agent in Bridgend you need to first look at what kind of property to rent you have, and thus what letting services you require. Different letting agents in Bridgend offer different lettings services. Although most of the property to rent tend to be typical family lets thus the vast majority of [...]

How to Choose the Right Letting Agents In Rhondda Cynon Taff Valley

The South Wales Valleys are a very unique market and local area knowledge is essential. There are a limited amount of pure letting agents in Rhondda Cynon Taff Valley, although there are still some very good ones to choose from. Investors regularly make the mistake of choosing an estate agent with a lettings department. I [...]

Tenancy Deposit Schemes Are Now Compulsory

If you are a UK landlord and take a deposit for your rental property you must place this with one of three such schemes which been authorised. * The Deposit Protection Service – the only custodial deposit protection scheme – is free to use. * Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd is a partnership between the National [...]

How to Choose the Right Letting Agent in Pontypridd

This article has been written to point out to you the letting agents in Pontypridd that offer letting services for landlords and property to rent in Pontypridd. It will also discuss what types of agents there are and the benefits and pitfalls of each one. Letting agents in Pontypridd who are based in Treforest:- These [...]

How to Find the Right Letting Agent in Cynon Valley

The South Wales Valleys are a very unique market and local area knowledge is essential to maintain a successful property portfolio. Here a list of things to look for in your letting agent in Cynon Valley that offer property to rent in this area. Things to look for:- * Agents with recommendations if possible.* Agents [...]

Landlord Accreditation Schemes – The Way Forward

Accreditation provides an exciting opportunity to promote an expanded and better quality private rented sector (PRS) and needs to be embraced by all PRS stakeholders. In recent years the housing market has, and is continuing, to go through significant changes and accreditation will help the PRS to take advantage of the opportunities that are opening [...]

How to Choose the Right Letting Agent In Cardiff

Before choosing your letting agent in Cardiff which offers letting services for landlords and property to rent there are a number of factors that you should take into account. There are many different markets for Letting agents in Cardiff which offer both letting services for Landlords and Property to Rent in Cardiff who can deal [...]

Letting Agents In Cardiff

Before choosing your letting agent in Cardiff there are a number of factors that you should take into account. There are many different markets for Letting agents in Cardiff to deal with, from student lets, general families to the more executive style properties. Each area requires specialist knowledge and experience. You should choose a letting [...]

Exhibition Displays – How to Stand Out

There are a wide range of both consumer and trade exhibitions all around the world each year where exhibitors are able to showcase their products and services to gain sales and promote their company to potention clients. With competition at it’s highest with multiple companys’ offering simular services it is vital that exhibitors attract business [...]