A letting agent was recently dismissed after reportedly making a derogatory comment about tenants on benefits. The incident reflects a negative view that still exists in parts of the rental market, but it also shows the reputational and legal risks of judging applicants by their income source rather than their individual circumstances. Tenants who receive benefits are not one uniform group. They may be working and receiving Universal Credit to top up a low income, living with

Selling a rental property does not always mean asking the tenants to leave. You can sell with tenants in situ, which means the buyer takes ownership of the property and becomes the tenants’ new landlord. Indeed, one property firm says 40% of landlord sales it deals with involve sitting tenants. This approach can offer a quicker and less disruptive exit, particularly when selling to another property investor. It also allows you to continue receiving rent during the sales proce