Here’s all the changes that are coming into place for tenants this week
It’s the biggest change to renters’ rights in years More than seven years after reforms were first promised for renters, the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act has arrived at last. Thanks to the ground-breaking law, no-fault evictions are abolished on 1 May. This makes it possible for landlords to evict tenants without giving them a reason, […]
1 month ago
Landlords to be banned from charging more than a month’s rent upfront
The ban will be part of the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill Labour is set to ban landlords from charging more than a month’s rent upfront as part of planned rent reforms. The government has said it will ban the practice as part of its new Renters’ Rights Bill. As part of the bill, landlords will […]
1 year ago
‘Miserable’ town is one of the most sought-after locations for UK renters
It’s previously been named one of least happy places to live in the UK A UK town which has a reputation for being “miserable” has been named one of the most in-demand spots for renters. When you think of desirable locations to live in the UK, you might name places such as London, Edinburgh, Bath, […]
1 year ago
Man lives on cruise ship for 300 days a year because it’s cheaper than renting and bills
Sounds like the dream A man has explained how living on a cruise ship for 300 days a year actually works out cheaper than renting a place on dry land. Ryan Gutridge spends the vast majority of his calendar year on Royal Caribbean cruises, having first started pursuing a life at sea in 2021. Because […]
1 year ago
Tiny shed in London being rented out for £1,300
Fancy shacking up next to a dog kennel? A homeowner is getting lambasted online after putting a shed in his back garden available to rent for a whopping £1,300 per month. The listing is currently up on Rightmove, and was reduced from an even higher price earlier this month. The outhouse is located in south […]
2 years ago
Man lives on cruise ship for 300 days a year because it’s cheaper than renting and bills
Sounds like the dream A man has explained how living on a cruise ship for 300 days a year actually works out cheaper than renting a place on dry land. Ryan Gutridge spends the vast majority of his calendar year on Royal Caribbean cruises, having first started pursuing a life at sea in 2021. Because […]
2 years ago