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Are Landlords Selling up?
2 November 2023
The press would have you believe landlords are selling up in droves. But is this true? Read more »
Calling all students, remember to rate your landlord this academic year!
1 November 2023
Your student accommodation is still your home - rate your landlord and ensure you get the best possible place to live! Read more »
Let’s Chat Holiday Lets!
1 November 2023
Holiday lets, mostly in the form of Airbnb-style arrangements, have boomed in the UK in recent years. How is this impacting the private rental sector? Read more »
2023 Renters Pulse Q3 Survey Results
9 October 2023
Marks Out Of Tenancy has launched a brand new survey taking the pulse of tenants across the UK to see how they’ve felt over the last 3 months. Click through to read some of the suprising and unsuprising results. Read more »
What Happens To Renters When A Council Closes Down an Unlicensed HMO?
14 September 2023
Shut It Down! But Then What? The Truth About Council Licensing Schemes. A local authority closes down an unlicensed HMO, successfully prosecutes and convicts the landlord responsible, good triumphs over evil and then… Wait, what about the people who were living at the property?! Read more »
Cut The Traffic: The Thames as a Solution for Southwark's Congestion Problem
29 August 2023
The River Thames is the beating heart of London. Life has flourished along the river banks of the capital of England for millennia but also, floundered as a consequence of dwindling maritime trade, plague, war and in more recent history - Urbanisation. Read more »
How Can Metro Mayors Improve Conditions For Renters?
21 July 2023
Metro Mayors have devolved powers to allow them to make changes, can they use these powers to improve conditions in the private rental sector? Read more »
Where is the Decent Homes Standard?
11 July 2023
The Decent Homes Standard is vital, but still nowhere to be seen. Marks Out Of Tenancy can help boost Private Rented Sector standards right now. Read more »
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 Guide
30 May 2023
Understand the fees that you can and can't be charged by your landlord or letting agent. Read more »
The Cost Of Living Crisis Is Tough For Renters
30 May 2023
Rising rent is an issue that's particularly stinging at the moment, given the current cost of living crisis sweeping through the UK. So, why is this such a big deal for renters? Well, let's dive into that. Read more »