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It is no secret that the letting agent market can be extremely competitive, as agents face enormous pressure to continually compete against their rivals on the same high street and…

In an era of historical low interest rates, lenders have been looking to innovation to drive revenue, with the number of new BTL mortgage products on the market at an…

●  Kamma to boost Purplebricks’ letting service with a best-in-class tech solution for agents and landlords helping them stay up-to-date with changing regulations and guaranteeing compliance ●      Partnership highlights…

The Croydon licensing scheme rejection sends a clear message to local authorities. Earlier this month, Croydon Council was dealt a heavy blow by the Secretary of State of Housing, Robert…

“Kamma has revolutionised the way we work” We recently sat down with Ellie Donaghy, Head of Lettings at Andrews Property Group, to hear what she had to say about her…

In the recent open letter to the Housing Secretary, there are only two clauses that matter… Earlier this month 51 organisations, including the Lettings Industry Council and the Institute of…

The growing compliance burden There is no shortage of things to consider when preparing a new rental property for tenants. Increasingly, being a responsible landlord means staying compliant with all…

HMO Article 4 directions are a legal means through which a council can require property owners to obtain planning permission when converting single homes or residential properties (C3 use class)…

We are thrilled to announce our latest partnership with Veri-Check. Veri-Check is an independent company with an advanced tenant referencing platform, specialising in tenant credit checks for letting agencies. Two-time…

After much discussion and public opinion, the Camden Council cabinet passed their proposal to renew their additional HMO licensing scheme for another 5 years. This decision comes after the cabinet…

Frequently asked questions? Click here. We have been through quite a journey as GetRentr: we started as a rental app but our path has meandered through myriad unforeseen territories and…

The PRS is undergoing significant change in particular for HMOs, for the better protection of tenants. There are 4.7 million households in England living in the PRS. The sector has…

2018 was a pivotal year for the UK Private Rented Sector (PRS) making positive steps forward for the protection of tenants renting in the UK. Landlords have an obligation to…

Stay informed on landlord licensing schemes and consultations affecting your property portfolio.  The NLA have teamed up with Kamma (formerly GetRentr) to offer you this new and exclusive benefit as…