I Am The Blog

The latest property news from your online estate agent.

The Latest Property Rental News From Our Partners At Rightmove

Oct 21, 2019

Landlords plan to reduce portfolios in spite of record asking rents A shortage of new stock to choo...

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Changes To EPC Regulations Now In Place Could Hit Unprepared Landlords Hard

Apr 11, 2012

A raft of changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations finally came into force last week after being delayed for several months last year. Although EPC requirements for properties being sold and rented have changed numerous times since their introduction four years ago, the latest round of amendments – made to incorporate further European legislation and clarify current grey areas – have a number of ramifications for landlords and estate agents with fines for non-compliance....

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Private Rental Property Landlords Health and Safety Responsibilities

Jan 28, 2012

It is vital that landlords wishing to rent a private property ensure that their property is regularly inspected kept safe and free from health hazards in order to protect tenants. Regulations for gas and electrical safety, fire regulations and energy performance certificates are extremely important matters......

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Milestone 10,000 Registered Clients Looking To Rent or Buy With I AmThe Agent

Nov 23, 2011

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Discover A New Take On Real Estate Rules as I Am The Agent Launches

Nov 02, 2011

A new website designed to revolutionise the sales and rental process for those keen to avoid traditionally high estate agent commission charges has launched. IamTheAgent.com is a self-styled online estate agent, giving owners and landlords the chance to sell a property for a fixed fee or find tenants for their rental property for less than £100....

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Multi Property Landlords

Oct 02, 2011

The economic slump, fall in house prices and continuing threat of unemployment have all played havoc with the property market over the course of the last two years. There is light at the end of the tunnel though for one group in particular – the buy to let landlord....

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