BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live Wednesday 25 November at 1502 GMT On BBC Radio 4 and Online | BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live Wednesday 25 November at 1502 GMT On BBC Radio 4 and Online |
On Wednesday's Money Box Live Vincent Duggleby and guests will invite your questions on renting and letting. | On Wednesday's Money Box Live Vincent Duggleby and guests answered your questions on renting and letting. |
The latest data from The Council of Mortgage Lenders brings better news for landlords as buy-to-let mortgage lending has grown for the first time in two years. | The latest data from The Council of Mortgage Lenders brings better news for landlords as buy-to-let mortgage lending has grown for the first time in two years. |
Gross mortgage lending grew by 10% in the third quarter of 2009, however overall lending volumes remain much lower than their 2007 peak. | Gross mortgage lending grew by 10% in the third quarter of 2009, however overall lending volumes remain much lower than their 2007 peak. |
Meanwhile The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) says that more than three times as many ARLA members think that landlords are buying properties than selling. | Meanwhile The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) says that more than three times as many ARLA members think that landlords are buying properties than selling. |
The majority of ARLA offices - 93% - also reported an increase in the number of tenants haggling with landlords over rents in the past six months and over 63% have seen more tenants struggling to meet rental payments. | The majority of ARLA offices - 93% - also reported an increase in the number of tenants haggling with landlords over rents in the past six months and over 63% have seen more tenants struggling to meet rental payments. |
If you are considering becoming a landlord, or taking up a tenancy, you may have a question about your rights and responsibilities. | If you are considering becoming a landlord, or taking up a tenancy, you may have a question about your rights and responsibilities. |
Do you know how you can determine a fair rent? | Do you know how you can determine a fair rent? |
Do you understand tenancy agreements and tenancy deposit protection requirements? | Do you understand tenancy agreements and tenancy deposit protection requirements? |
Do you know who is responsible for maintenance and what the procedures are if improvements need to be made? | Do you know who is responsible for maintenance and what the procedures are if improvements need to be made? |
Are you aware of the Gas Safe Register or the rules about Energy Performance Certificates? | Are you aware of the Gas Safe Register or the rules about Energy Performance Certificates? |
Do you have questions about the rules for renting a room or multiple occupancy homes? | Do you have questions about the rules for renting a room or multiple occupancy homes? |
And what are the options if a tenant causes damage or falls behind with rent? | And what are the options if a tenant causes damage or falls behind with rent? |
Whatever your concern, our panel of experts will be here to give you advice. | Whatever your concern, our panel of experts were here to give you advice. |
Vincent Duggleby will be joined by: | Vincent Duggleby was joined by: |
- Simon Gordon, Head of Communications, NLA
- John Gallagher, principal solicitor, Shelter
- Tracey Bloom, barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and specialist in housing law
| - Simon Gordon, Head of Communications, NLA
- John Gallagher, principal solicitor, Shelter
- Tracey Bloom, barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and specialist in housing law
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Presenter: Vincent Duggleby Producer: Diane Richardson | Presenter: Vincent Duggleby Producer: Diane Richardson |