Coronavirus and Private Landlords
The coronavirus pandemic had caused a multitude of issues and concerns for many, and the impact on m…
The coronavirus pandemic had caused a multitude of issues and concerns for many, and the impact on m…
Traditionally, spring is the ideal time to put a property up for let. Gardens are usually …
It really is difficult to believe that my company has just celebrated its 10th anniversary. How time…
I understand that the last thing a landlord wants is a void period when the property is no…
I expect many of you are aware of the recent government announcement to make changes to the abolitio…
The pressure on the government to provide tax measures to make empty homes more affordable…
If you are a private landlord dealing direct with your tenants you need to establish good …
There has been big news this week; Estate and Letting Agents can once again carry out viewings, cond…
I read a report recently that confirmed record numbers of young people in their 20s and 30s are livi…
I recently saw an online article at Letting Agent Today that three rogue letting agencieshave been r…
I am very pleased to welcome a new member of our team. Natasha Lloyd – Property Manager Tasha sta…
Did you know that all landlords in England starting a new tenancy or renewing tenanci…
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 Now In Force I hope you are aware that the Home…
The Tenants Fees Bill is due to come into force in April this year. Its aim is to reduce the costs o…
I recently learnt of a private landlord who had a tenant who suddenly stopped pa…
Councils Given £2m for Rogue Landlord Crackdown New government funding was announced this mon…
The BBC recently carried out a survey via their Affordable Living UK Facebook group to find out whet…
Let’s start with a couple of definitions: MEES – Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard. EPC – Energy Pe…
I am often asked why a landlord should employ an agent when letting property. To my mind the an…
My goodness but it has been chilly recently! Apparently last year’s insurance claims for boiler faul…
It is the start of a New Year and the time for considering how you can improve things in your life. …
At the end of October the government launched a consultation looking into ways of making the house b…
It is not something that everyone will be aware of, but I am pleased to say that we are members of a…
It was reported in July that the government is planning to introduce new compulsory three year contr…
I expect you have heard of property developer, entrepreneur and TV presenter Sarah Beeny. …
I read some research recently that showed the number of landlords in the UK had grown by 2…
Top Six Refurb Tips! So you have bought a property and need to get it ready to let. How far s…
I know that this is a contentious issue for both tenants and landlords. It is e…
I was shocked recently to read in the papers about a lady who decided to leave the buy-to-let m…
I read about an interesting case the other day concerning a landlord who was querying some requests …
Tenancy Trends Today! I was interested in a recent article on the Letting Agent Today website…
I realise it may seem like an ideal situation to let your property to someone you know, su…
Bristol Charity for Vulnerable Tenants tops list of UK’s Most Prosecuted Landlords! I spotted a r…
I am often asked by landlords which type of mortgage they should go for. My answer is that it …
I have heard a lot of talk recently about the benefits of transferring Buy to Let properties&nb…
In the next five years rents are expected to rise faster than house prices in the UK. I re…
As house buyers struggle to find affordable properties to buy, rentals look set to outstrip the sale…
I was pleased to learn recently that, despite the punitive tax changes imposed by the government, la…
Far too often I hear of local authorities criticising letting agents or landlords and even prosecuti…
Many things distinguish us Brits from Continental Europe but one of the biggest is our obsession wit…
I heard recently about a landlord who had let a property to three students. He had reason …
I was asked by a landlord recently what my views were on allowing tenants to keep pets in …
I recently read of a horrific case of fraud in the world of lettings. Martin Marcus has been ja…
Long Term Renting on the Increase! A report has confirmed that there is an increasing trend t…
A data marketing agency has published a list of the most popular phrases typed into search engines b…
I was horrified recently to hear of the case of a rogue landlord harassing tenants to such…
If you are thinking about buying a property with the intention of letting it out, you are …
I was interested to read the results of a recent survey by Belvoir, a nationwide franchise operation…
I fear the fallout continues following the Chancellor’s announcement of a 3% increase in Stamp Duty …
The Chancellor George Osborne gave the housing industry plenty of good news recently in his Autumn S…
Savills, one of London’s top Estate Agents, has published research which shows demand for buy-to-let…
I was shocked to read recently of a landlord who let a property with serious health and safety issue…