When the Renters’ Rights Act was introduced, many tenants hoped it would make renting easier. In some respects, it has. Tenants now have greater security and clearer rights. However, one question keeps coming up from clients, landlords and letting agents alike: Has renting actually become more competitive? Based on what we are seeing at Pets
Has Renting Become More Competitive Since the Renters’ Rights Act? Read More »
Many tenants relocating to the UK think the hardest part is finding a UK rental property that will accept them and their pets. Honestly, that is often only half the battle. At Pets Lets, we are increasingly seeing tenants finally get an offer accepted, only to then hit a wall with the referencing and affordability
Finding a Pet-Friendly Rental in the UK Is Only Half the Battle Read More »
One of the biggest frustrations we hear from Americans and international renters moving to London with pets is this: “Agents just stop replying to us.” No call back. No email response. No viewing offered. Nothing. It is happening a lot with people relocating from the US with their pets. I have regular clients with pets,
Why London Letting Agents Often “Ghost” Pet Owners Read More »
Every week at Pets Lets we speak to Americans relocating to London with pets. Some are completely unprepared for how difficult the UK rental market can be, especially when it comes to renting in London with a pet. Many have strong jobs, excellent credit histories, large savings, and are responsible pet owners. But the reality
3 Things Americans Get Shocked By When Renting in London With Pets Read More »
For years, pet owners renting in the UK have faced the same frustrating problem: “Sorry, no pets.” Now, with the new UK rental laws under the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) , many tenants believe things are suddenly going to become easier and that is a ‘blanket’ yes to pets. The reality? Yes and no. At
The New UK Rental Laws and Renting With Pets: What Has Actually Changed? Read More »
Let’s be honest renting with pets in the UK has never been straightforward. And with the new rental laws coming into play, there’s a lot of noise, confusion, and mixed messages out there. Tenants think it’s suddenly a free-for-all. Landlords feel like they’re being forced into decisions they’re not comfortable with. Agents? Many are still
Say Yes To Pets: Real Advice for Renting With Pets in the UK Read More »
Let’s be honest. Renting in the UK has never been easy. Add a pet into the mix and it becomes a completely different game. Now layer in the Renters’ Rights Act and new UK rental laws, and what you’re seeing isn’t necessarily a softer market. It’s a more cautious one. Landlords are adjusting. Agents are
Rent Ready With Pets: Why Preparation Matters More Than Ever Read More »
Finding a rental home with a pet in the UK can feel like an uphill battle. Even responsible owners with well-behaved animals often find themselves overlooked in favour of applicants without pets. That’s why preparation and presentation matter more than ever. Why tools like a professional Pet CV are becoming essential in today’s competitive market.
How a Pet CV Helped Secure a Rental Home: Turning a “No Pets” into a Yes Read More »
The biggest myth in UK renting right now is that the new law means landlords must say yes to pets. That is not true. The Bill gives tenants the right to request a pet. Landlords must consider it and respond within 28 days. But they can still refuse with valid reasons like insurance, lease restrictions,
The Renters’ Rights Bill is NOT an ‘Open Door’ to Having Pets Read More »
If you take just one thing away from this: paperwork first, viewings second. Yet time and time again, tenants start scrolling portals, booking viewings, falling in love with a property… and then think about documents. In today’s rental market, that’s backwards and costly. Right now, landlords and agents are not short of demand. What they
Why Paperwork Comes Before UK Property Searching (Especially If You Have a Pet) Read More »
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