What do landlords need to know about GDPR?

[ad_1] On 25th May this year, new ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ came into force which gives individuals greater rights over their personal data and control of their privacy.  This will have an impact on the way landlords and agents can collect and hold tenants’ personal information. The new legislation has been introduced EU-wide and the Government has stated that it will…

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It’s official – Your Move is a registered letting agent in Scotland

[ad_1] We’re delighted to announce that, following the significant efforts of teams across Scotland that Your Move has met the criteria required under the new lettings code of practice in Scotland and, unlike some agents, is now on the official register of letting agents – with a registration number to prove it. The news follows months…

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What are the penalties for landlords who break the law?

[ad_1] There are around 150 laws that apply to the lettings industry and most of the ones that have come into force over last decade have been focused on making properties safer for tenants. Among other things, landlords are now legally obliged to maintain rented properties to a good standard, remove potential hazards and install…

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Inherited a property? Three key steps you should take

[ad_1] Have you recently inherited a property? Or were you moving house and couldn’t find a buyer so you decided to keep hold of your former home? Or perhaps you have moved in with your partner and now find yourself becoming an unexpected landlord. Many people will see it as a huge bonus to have a…

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Rents rise as the South West of England increases in popularity

[ad_1] Take a look at this property, currently availabe to rent in Plymouth. With stunning coastlines and countryside, quality of life and cost of living lower than major cities around the UK, the South West appears to be a destination increasing in popularity for many tenants.  Data collected by Your Move in it’s latest England and…

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5 Tips for Tenants looking for properties that accept DSS

[ad_1] At Your Move, we often come into contact with struggling tenants who are looking for houses owned by DSS friendly landlords, and we thought it would be helpful to highlight our top tips for those in this situation. What is DSS? DSS stands for Department of Social Security (which is now part of the…

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increasing the value of your home before selling

[ad_1] For many people who are looking to sell their home, a big question is whether they should spend precious time and money on renovations in the hope of increasing the property’s value, and ultimately getting a better selling price. Well here at Your Move, we investigated what exactly would make people increase their offer on…

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Top tips on preparing for a mortgage appointment

[ad_1] Top tips on preparing for a mortgage appointment The thought of finding a mortgage can seem daunting – especially if it’s the first time you’ve done it – so Your Move has come up with some top tips to help in preparing for a mortgage appointment and set you on your journey to buying…

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Five things for your house viewing checklist

[ad_1] Viewing a house can be a daunting process, especially when doing it for the first time. But we’re here to help you. These are our five top tips for viewing a house, if you get these ticked off your checklist, you should find your dream home in no time.  1. Drive By First impressions…

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