Landlords have been reminded to double check tenants’ documents after several London landlords were handed fake payslips.
Landlords should be on the lookout for the growing threat of cuckooing, which can jeopardise both their property and tenant safety.
I received 84 private messages in 24 hours to one advert for my property in the northeast - it's a stark indication of how demand is outstripping supply.
Property expert Phil Spencer has urged landlords to be reasonable when signing up tenants who get into a bidding war – but recognises that competition is down to market forces.
