Tenants not paying rent – what landlords and estate agents can do

Posted on Dec 29 2022 by Cobbles

Non-payment of rent is always an uncomfortable subject. It’s important to remember that it can happen for a number of reasons, from simple mistakes to financial problems. For landlords, non-payment of rent means a hole in the budget and problems with buy-to-let mortgage repayments. In this blog, we look at the service estate agents like Cobbles provide to landlords when tenants do not or cannot pay the rent. These services are available to landlords who use the “rent collection” and “fully managed” services, but not to the “let only” landlords.

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How does the tenancy deposit scheme work and why does it matter?

Posted on Dec 16 2022 by Cobbles

Whether you’re new to renting property or you’re a lifelong tenant, you might have some questions about your tenancy deposit. Certainly, it’s an additional expense when you’re renting and something to incorporate into your budget for the first month. Fortunately, if the tenancy reaches the end and the property is still in great condition, you’ll get the budget back to put towards your next property. Let’s take a closer look at tenancy deposits.

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