Being an independent lettings agent is certainly not for everyone, especially in a highly competitive city like London. Unlike working at an agency, this career choice often comes with more entry barriers and higher risks that commonly make new joiners abandon this pursuit sooner rather than later. So what is…

Discovering places and things to do in London is definitely something we’re passionate about at Scraye. We could write an entire book with great stuff this city has to offer and perhaps not cover it all so we’ve taken a slightly lighter approach. …

In the UK, any person looking to rent property must prove that they reside legally in the country and have the government’s permission to live in a rented home. This is known as having “Right to Rent.” The way it works is simple. Whenever a new tenancy agreement is made…

Finding the right home to rent is not always the easiest thing to do, especially in times of Covid-19. Social distancing and restrictions continue to apply, yet markets are moving incredibly fast. …

At Scraye, we’re hard at work building a platform to make rentals simple, fast and painless for all. That includes developing the right tools and incentives for all agents helping tenants find their next home. Today, we are taking one step further in working with agencies to help them grow…

Many tenants, landlords and agents have been in the unfortunate situation where promising tenancies have fallen through due to mismatches in payment requirements — landlords would like to get paid upfront whereas tenants prefer to pay their rent monthly. To address this issue, Scraye is introducing Rent Upfront — flexible…

No landlord loves their property sitting empty when it could be tenanted. Lost rental income, security and no oversight of property management issues are all challenges associated with void periods. Fortunately, there are several tips that can help you minimise voids and find reliable tenants quickly. Here are our top…

Finding a pet-friendly flat for rent in London is HARD! In the UK, it is estimated that approximately 60% of households own pets yet only 7% of rental properties are advertised as pet-friendly. Why is that the case? Here are some reasons: The building/freeholders don’t allow pets The landlords of…

The UK government has rolled out several extraordinary measures to help cope with the current crisis. Although the programmes can be really helpful, navigating them is hard. Here we cover the support programmes that are most likely to apply to estate agents. The programmes can be split based on your…