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Three ways Kamma reduces risk on BTL investments for mortgage lenders

The government has estimated that there are more than 10,000 rogue landlords operating nationwide, many of whom own England’s 500,000 houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). However, there is no single, UK-wide government database of rogue landlords. Similarly, there is no single database of all UK HMO properties being vetted and managed for licensing law compliance […]
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How landlord fines highlight the risk of BTL investments for mortgage lenders

Over the last 3 years there has been a rise in fines from local authorities to landlords directly over an array of breaches of terms regarding their rental properties. Cases range from landlords who own multiple properties and have converted them into overcrowded unsafe HMOs, to illegal multiple bedsit and studio conversions without local authority […]
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Westminster Business Forum

This seminar will take place on 10th July to discuss the future shape of the mortgage market via a panel discussion and Q&A from the floor. Orla Shields will join the panel to share insight into how changing legislation and regulation impacts risks to mortgage lenders with extended void periods and decreased property valuations. Topics […]
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RICS Residential Property Conference 4th July 2019

Join in the debate around the residential property sector, listening to Orla Shields from Kamma (formerly GetRentr) and other leading experts on how technology, innovation and new regulatory changes are moulding the future of the sector. Find out more.
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Three steps to follow to replace lost revenue from the tenant fee ban

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force in June 2019 and has resulted in a significant loss in revenue for agents. According to ARLA Propertymark, a fifth of letting agent revenues were previously made up of tenant fees. This article shares insight into how agents can use the Kamma (formerly GetRentr) property licensing platform […]
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Three ways Kamma helps Surveyor risk management on BTL valuations

This article will pick out some key areas where Kamma (formerly GetRentr) can benefit Surveyors and help improve the accuracy of their Buy-To-Let property valuations. Professional indemnity insurance A professional indemnity insurance policy protects the policyholder against claims made against them in respect of their legal liability for losses arising from a breach of professional duty. All […]
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Six female start-ups breaking the mould and disrupting their markets

Data produced by insurtech digital risks suggests of all the start-ups launched in the UK between 2000 and 2018, only 19.4% were set up by women. Read the full article here by Compelo. Our CEO and co-founder Orla Shields offers some sound advice for female entrepreneurs.
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3 ways landlords can comply with property licensing schemes

Kamma provides 3 top tips to Arla Propertymark letting agents to help them remain compliant and avoid fines
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