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Trading Standards and the government have jointly announced compulsory material information which must appear on property listings. A property's council tax band or rate (for lettings and sales) and the property price and tenure information (for sales) must be included on all property listings by 31st May 2022.

Changes from 6 April 2022 will impact how letting agents and landlords in England conduct Right to Rent checks.

At Thomas Morris, we aim to provide as much support and guidance to landlords and tenants as we can. At our Biggleswade office, we have developed an excellent reputation for supporting the local lettings community.

What are the government's plans in relation to Levelling Up and the private rental sector?

Finding and keeping a quality tenant for your rental property is a major factor in the successful operation of your property. If you have a courteous tenant, who pays their rent on time and cares for your rental property, you will find your role as a landlord easier.

If you are looking to move home in 2023, you might want to consider moving to Huntingdon.

Propertymark chief executive Nathan Emerson has spoken about the key issues he expects to impact the lettings market in 2022.

At Thomas Morris, we care about the Biggleswade housing market, and we know there are many things which shape the market. It is also fair to say the property and rental market are linked, with changes in one market impacting the other.

It is vital landlords are aware of the challenges tenants face, and if possible, landlords should take steps to alleviate some of the issues and concerns tenants face.

Something which landlords need to consider is how long tenants remain in a rental property for. If you are fortunate, you can find a good tenant who is happy to settle down, and this often makes life easier for landlords and tenants.

Thomas Morris offers virtual property tours which include 3D floorplans. Our tours make virtual viewings an easy, convenient and safe way to view a property for homebuyers, sellers, tenants and landlords. 

In a new study carried out by an online claims management company, Veriwise, 30% of the most serious tenant complaints relate to the misuse of a deposit.