Tenancy deposit scheme - all deposits paid by tenants to landlords (or their letting agents) for Assured Shorthold Tenancies issued after the 6th April 2007 must be ‘protected’ by one of 3 government-approved deposit protection schemes.
Private landlord rentals can be a good way for a landlord to save money, but, there are a few things you should be careful of, and, some advice we can offer that you might not have thought of that could just be your get out of goal free card…
Estate agent contracts are usually written to protect the estate agent, and, to protect their income. There is a term “dual selling” which is important to take into account when you undertake a private property sale.