While the Renters (Reform) Bill is likely to be the main legislation affecting the private rented sector over the next year, it is not the only change that landlords should be aware of.
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Courts: Embarrassing, Slow, and Making Odd Decisions, Says Top Lawyer
Experienced legal professionals are now joining the chorus of experts critical of the governments approach to managing the rental crisis. An experienced property lawyer who has specialised in residential housing for over twenty years says she is ‘frankly embarrassed’ at the current state of the court system.
Continue reading Courts: Embarrassing, Slow, and Making Odd Decisions, Says Top LawyerCalls to Create a National Tenant Register Grow
Nyree Applegarth, a partner at West Midlands law firm Higgs LLP and property law specialist, has joined the increasing call for a national register of tenants to be established, to allow landlords to check their history before rental agreements are signed.
Continue reading Calls to Create a National Tenant Register GrowBeware of the Most Common Lies on Rental Applications
As the cost-of-living crisis continues and the knock-on effects impact the availability of rental property, dishonesty and fraud when making applications is on the increase. A popular comparison website has compiled a list of what it claims to be the most common lies made on tenancy applications.
Continue reading Beware of the Most Common Lies on Rental ApplicationsWhose Responsibility is The Rubbish Disposal?
As a property owner and landlord, there are various responsibilities you have, and these include making sure any rubbish generated at your property is properly disposed of.
Continue reading Whose Responsibility is The Rubbish Disposal?Our guide to The Renters (Reform) Bill
The government has published its Renters’ (Reform) Bill, through which they have promised to deliver a fairer lettings system for tenants and landlords in England. Considered by many as a “once-in-a-generation overhaul of housing laws”, landlords have been keeping a close eye on the contents of the bill.
Continue reading Our guide to The Renters (Reform) BillWarning to landlords switching to holiday lets – It won’t be easy
Evidence is showing that increasing numbers of landlords are making the move from long term lets (ASTs) to short term ‘holiday rentals’ and other serviced accommodation.
Continue reading Warning to landlords switching to holiday lets – It won’t be easyGovernment Announces New Landlord Powers to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
The Government has announced more information regarding its crackdown on anti-social behaviour, including plans to enable landlords to evict unruly tenants in a quicker timeframe.
Continue reading Government Announces New Landlord Powers to Tackle Anti-Social BehaviourThe Energy Crisis is Still Affecting the Private Rented Sector
In the Spring Budget there was little announced about the housing sector. There were however a few measures announced that will impact energy bills for both tenants and businesses, as well as thoughts on how the government aims to create more stability in the market in the future. Here is a summary:
Continue reading The Energy Crisis is Still Affecting the Private Rented SectorLandlords looking to agents amid complexity of Private Rented Sector 
A recent survey of over 2000 private landlords by USwitch, has indicated that the majority of private landlords would consider switching to a letting agency, largely because of the current complexity of buy to let; with agents’ knowledge of the sector being cited as one of the biggest reasons for switching.
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