Renting with Pets

Only a few years ago, the buy to let property market was booming. New UK developments were being sold across the world by agencies with ‘roadshows’, with many investors from Singapore, Hong Kong and other countries looking for ‘capital growth’ and a ‘rental return’ in the London market as well as other major UK cities

By 2025, it is estimated 40% of the UK population will be renting. In London alone that figure is set to increase to 60%. Currently 50% of the UK population has a pet. 30% of pet owners do not declare their pet(s) to their landlords. Hundreds of pets a year are returned to shelters because

Children and pets are seen as the number one categories when it comes to damage, highlighted in this BBC article. I would say from experience that sharers are ‘top spot’. I also think that the ‘damage’ issue is exaggerated. So many parents and pet owners are responsible. However, this survey by Propertymark, states that damage

Post lockdown, renting with a dog in the UK is far more complicated. The rental market is very competitive and there are so many more breeds of dogs. At Pets Lets, we regularly come across clients with a different breed of dog. Imagine an estate agent or landlord who does not own a pet; they

The Kurt Zouma, kicking his cats story has highlighted how important pets are to people. With half the UK population owning a pet, they play a big part in society. Increasing shops and cafes are becoming pet friendly. Water bowls are outside shops during the summer months as a sign you can come inside with

Renting with a dog in London or anywhere full stop is all about being responsible. Landlords have enough ‘issues’ about pets causing damage and leaving odours behind. Responsible people with pets work hard to ‘spread the word’ that renting to people with dogs is ‘hassle free’ and the property will not be damaged and will

Whether you are renting with a pet in the UK, France or Germany, there is one common rule. Inform the landlord or agent you have a pet before signing on the ‘dotted line’. If you don’t, you risk eviction or trouble with your landlord. In France or Germany, a landlord cannot refuse a pet but

What do I need to know about renting in the UK with my dog or cat? According to a Pets Mag poll, the UK is a nation of dog and cat lovers, which of course came first and second. Surprisingly the guinea pig and hamster came 29th and 30th very strange, as you see them

Relocating to London and other parts of the UK is not easy. Demand is high for rental properties and stock levels are low. You talk to some estate agents, and they are down to the last few properties. This article from Sky news, highlights the extreme competition. It is very much a landlord’s market with

The Rental Reform Bill will make it easier for tenants to request a rental with their pets. Landlords will not be able to ‘flatly’ say no to cats and dogs. However, they will be able to ask tenants with pets to take out insurance to cover any damage a pet may cause to their buy