Articles

Within this section you will find a range of interesting articles for the private landlord, letting agents, and tenants, in connection with properties to let or rent in the UK.  If you feel there are any specific topics that you would like to see added to the Simple2rent property website please email us feedback @  simple2rent.co.uk.  We do not guarantee to respond to every email but we do read them and the feedback provided will be used to enhance this website for our customers.

Summary of articles published on the property to rent market

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European rental trends   A brief insight into the shift in property rental versus owner-occupied with some remarkable differences across European countries.

Buying repossessed properties  An introduction to the opportunities for buy-to-let investors seeking to purchase property at below market value.

Fewer people are in rental arrears  There will always be cases where a few tenants will have difficulty in paying their rent.  However this article gives a brief summary from some research suggesting that there is a reduction in people falling behind with their rent.

Young couples prefer to rent?  Analysis on demographics and preferences for properties to rent in the UK.

Is the UK running out of homes?  This subject often receives media attention, but what is the impact on the private landlord investing in properties to let?  This article provides an interesting view.

Accommodation quality trends  Based on recent research there is a view that private rental accommodation has fallen in quality over the past few years.  Perhaps more investment incentives are required to improve the standards of rental properties?

Unfurnished or Furnished?  Often a question the private landlord often considers is do I let the property unfurnished or furnished?  This research may help with the answer.

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