Renting with Pets

You are a private landlord. So many times, estate agents ask you if you will accept pets. You are not sure. You have heard of bad experiences. The building allows pets or you own the freehold so there is no issue to letting with pets. You are just not sure. Will the furniture be ruined, […]

Lets with pets, part of Dogs Trust offers good advice to pet owners and landlords looking at the benefits of renting to people with pets. More landlords need to consider letting with pets. That takes time and landlords need to be educated about the merits. Yes you can take a reference, but at the end

Tenant demand in the UK and London is the highest it has been since records began in 2011. The number of people seeking privately rented homes has grown consistently throughout the course of the Covid pandemic. For every property there are on average 11 potential tenants. Rental stock is down 38% compared to last year

If you are moving to London with a pet, a cat or a dog, advanced planning is essential. Focus on renting with your pet in London first, as this is the more complicated and time-consuming process. The more focused you are the better. For example, where do you want to be in the Capital, what

It takes a Londoner to realise how little fellow Londoners know about London as a pet friendly City. In some greener areas of the Capital, the numbers of dogs being walked are on par with children going to school in the mornings! On the way to a pet friendly meeting with my basset/ beagle, otherwise

The London transport system (TFL) has become increasing dog-friendly over the years. With anything it is always best to plan ahead, particularly with our four-legged friends. Travelling on London busses, Tubes and Trams are free. Always keep your dog on the lead when travelling in Central London. There are the Central London parks such as

GoBoat is the fun, dog-friendly boating experience in central London. From our pontoon at Paddington Basin, you will have access to a stunning section of the Regent’s Canal. Experience the vibrant side of London as you sail through Little Venice, the 249 metre Maida Hill Tunnel, Regent’s Park, London Zoo and up to Camden Lock.

A third of Londoners claimed they would sacrifice living within the catchment area of a decent school if it meant their dog would have a happy home. According to a survey carried out by a large estate agency in 2018, 33% of owners said they would put their pet before their child’s education. With a

This article was first published on The Portable Wife. Our very first step in the UK relocation process was researching how to find pet friendly apartments in London. Bringing our German Shepherd across the pond was a non-negotiable. Unfortunately, finding pet friendly rentals in London turned out to be downright difficult. Even without pets, finding

At Pets Lets we are all about promoting people living with pets in London. We list and find pet friendly London properties, offer advice pets clauses, pet friendly London locations as well as the Pets Lets Information Hub, a means of ‘accessing the social life of a London dog’. As relocation agents, we spend lots