The Land Registry service alerting homeowners to fraudsters targeting their properties is attracting an increasing number of subscribers. Residential landlords are a high risk group and the Land Registry is encouraging them to sign up and protect their properties against fraudsters attempting to sell or mortgage properties without the owners’ knowledge. Particularly at risk ...

A survey by YouGov has revealed that a majority of tenants in the PRS favour a six or twelve month tenancy. In one of the biggest surveys of its kind, 69% of tenants aged between 18 and 24 said they would prefer a tenancy agreement of a year with 61% of 25-34 year olds agreeing. Of those who wanted a break clause, six months was the most popular choice. Other pointers show ...

There has been a big rise in the number of tenants with dogs but these tenants are paying a high price by way of hugely increased deposits. According to one central London agency, the number of applicants with dogs has risen from 2% to 30% in the last ten years. However, 40% of prime central London flats have head leases that do not allow dogs. Homes closest to parks are the ...