This is a reminder of a previous communication from us but as part of the response to the Grenfell disaster, the government has introduced the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. These changes came into effect on 23rd January this year.
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Student Tenants queue overnight at lettings agencies
The effects of an increasing shortage of rental property are now having an impact which is being felt up and down the country. The issues are widespread across various sectors and property types, but the issue is particularly acute in the student market. In addition to the general shortage of rental property due to landlords leaving the market – as with all sectors – the student market has also been hit by a perfect storm of factors.
Continue reading Student Tenants queue overnight at lettings agenciesYOUR GUIDE TO THE FIRE SAFETY ACT 2021
The government has announced the introduction of the Fire Safety Act 2021 in England and Wales, which will apply from 23 January 2023. The Act clarifies which parts of multi-occupied residential buildings (such as blocks of flats and Houses in Multiple Occupation – HMOs) apply under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), and who is responsible for maintaining fire safety for these areas.
Continue reading YOUR GUIDE TO THE FIRE SAFETY ACT 2021When buying/managing with tenant in situ goes wrong?
A popular investment strategy currently – and a likely one going forwards – is to buy a property with ‘tenants in situ’. We have all seen these properties listed on Rightmove. Typically, the property does not sell as quickly as one that has vacant possession.
Continue reading When buying/managing with tenant in situ goes wrong?Helping Landlords Cope with COVID-19 crisis
With all the rapidly changing information that is being released daily in the wake of the pandemic, we wanted to provide some help to landlords that may be looking for guidance when speaking to their tenants.
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