Landlords

Felicity A Morse

Recycled Rhetoric And Migrant Myths

HuffingtonPost.com | Felicity A Morse | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK Politics

Measures to control immigration and "ensure this country attracts people who contribute and deter those who don't" have been laid out in the Queen's S...

Eight Questions Tenants Should Ask Their New Landlords Before Moving in

Stephen Maunder | Posted 07.05.2013 | UK
Stephen Maunder

Finding a property to rent can be a daunting task, and after all the appointments, viewings and offers you are sure to be relieved once you have finally secured your ideal home. Your attentions can now be focused on moving in, but before you consider how to get that piano through the door, there are a few things you should find out from your landlord.

Pet Prejudice in the Private Rental Sector; Alive and Well and Utterly Unecessary

Natalie de Winter | Posted 23.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Natalie de Winter

Judging from that very unscientific study, it's plain to see the vast majority of private landlords won't even consider a pet. I can only speak as a cat owner, but by ruling out pets altogether, I think landlords are blindly excluding a large pool of potentially great tenants.

How Labour Will Tackle Bad Letting Agents

Jack Dromey MP | Posted 16.09.2012 | UK Politics
Jack Dromey MP

Labour believes we should take steps now to stop irresponsible agents operating and end the scandal of rip-off fees. Labour wants to see a sector based on long-termism and responsibility that works for working people whether they are tenants, landlords or running businesses that operate within the sector.

Olympics: The Legacy We Fear

Lindsey German | Posted 15.09.2012 | UK Politics
Lindsey German

The Olympics hysteria descending on London is creating a sense of foreboding among those of us who live in the east. What is it we fear?

Shared Ambition

Phil Shanks | Posted 07.02.2012 | UK Politics
Phil Shanks

I share an ambition with the communities secretary to provide more affordable, more sustainable homes for the future. The question is, at a time when private sector rents are set to rise by 20% over the next five years, how are we going to achieve this?

Letting it Right - how to Rent at University Safely

Bryony McIndoe | Posted 28.11.2011 | UK Universities & Education
Bryony McIndoe

Renting a property, especially if it's the first time, can be a tricky business - it's easy to get carried away with the excitement of living with your friends and forget about the technicalities.