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2 March 10

Be wary of sale and rent back cowboy rogues

Wanted Clint Tux by DeliciousCrochet

It has come to light that some cow boy operators in this market have been putting profits before being fair and ethical. For most people that have sold their house and want to rent it back their most important concern is the security of tenure. Many sell rent back companies give only Assured Short hold Tenancies.The reason they do this is that there are few other tenancies which protect their rights as landlords as well. The problem with these tenancies is that once the fixed term is finished the landlord is legally allowed to ask the tenant to leave by issuing a section 21 notice..This will leave the tenant vulnerable to eviction even if they wish to stay in the property. This minor point is usually forgotten by the company.

People who are looking at a sell and rent back scheme should be made aware of the dangers and talk in detail with the person who is buying their property. Homeowners should ask for references from previous clients who have sold and rented back their homes.

One company with good ethical standards and solid references is RentBack Direct.Contact them regarding sell rent back and you will not be dissapointed.

 

29 October 09

If you need to sell your house fast and rent back as a tenant

You may have heard in the news about people selling their homes and then renting it back. Have you ever thought why people may need to do this? They might have many reasons to do this might include repossession, retirement, separation, Problems Selling amongst some of the reasons.

Art White - Realtor by Dan Harrelson

Selling and renting back your home is still a new process and has been feasible for the last few years.

So what does it mean exactly? How it works is a landlord sets up an agreement which would permit a {home owner|the owner of a house to sell their property at a reduced price to the investor or company, and then rent it back for less.

So unless you have been in hiding, you would have noticed that the housing market, though still slow, could actually be on the up. Some areas may even not change for a while.

Just a small prediction into the property market. However there are some signs that things are stabilizing. The demand for inner city flats may be slow, but it could prove to be an opportunity to get rid of these to those who are searching for good deals.

One of the issues with this plan, is that houses can be slightly undervalued depending on the quickness of the agreements. For example a valuer may give you a valuation based on tomorrow’s selling price, or the selling price might change depending on the market at the time of equity release rent back.

On the bright side there are also advantages if you choose sale and rent back your home. It may help you to sell quickly if you need to, reduce the risk of re-possession, and avoid countless viewings.

So equity release rent back can be made to suit and individual’s needs , and the contract can be short or long-term rental (with the option of buy-back). The rental rates should be at market rates, while the option of buy-back may be pre-agreed in terms of value.

13 October 09

Be careful of sell and rent back rogues

It has come to light that some cow boy operators in this market have been putting profits before being fair and ethical. For most people that have sold their property and want to rent it back their most pressing concern is the security of tenure. Many rent back companies give only Assured Short hold Tenancies.The reason they do this is that there are no other tenancies which protect their rights as landlords as well. The problem with these tenancies is that once the fixed term is finished the landlord is legally allowed to ask the tenant to leave by issuing a section 21 notice..This will leave the tenant vulnerable to eviction even if they wish to stay in the property. There is currenlty no way around this problem. companies who operate, usually forget to tell the tenants this minor detail..

Rent Back schemes do offer an important service to those people who want to release equity, escape financial pressures, or sell quickly to emigrate or move. Consumer groups are however concerned that cow boy sell and rent back operators wish to get the tenants out as fast as possible to sell the property to make quick profits.. The better Rent Back operators take a longer view and never intend to sell. For these operators having a tenant who treat the house like they did when they owned who intends to stay for a long time is ideal. These landlords see their houses as an asset that will grow in value over the long term and as such are happy to commit to tenants who wish to stay.

Homeowners who are looking at a sell and rent back scheme should be made aware of the pitfalls and talk it through with the person who is buying their property. Homeowners should ask for references from previous clients who have sold and rented back their homes.

A Company with good references and solid ethical standards is RentBack Direct.Contact them regarding rent back and you will not be dissapointed.

 

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