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Record fine for Birmingham “rogue landlord”
Landlord Fine:
A "Rogue Landlord" from Birmingham has been ordered to pay a record fine of...
Properties should be confiscated says MPs report
Rogue Landlords:
A cross-party housing, communities and local government committee report by cross bench MPs into...
Is now the right time to sell your buy-to-let property?
UK Buy to Let Market:
The UK buy-to-let market is well-known as one of the strongest...
Employment rate reaches another record high
Economy:
It can only be good news for landlords as official figures out this week show...
Average rents rise 1.7% to March 2018
BTL Rents:
The Countrywide Monthly Lettings Index published April 2018 shows that average BTL rents rose...
Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Ending a Tenancy:
Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy must be handled with care. For landlords and...
Migration added 20 per cent to house prices
House Prices:
Claims that migration has added 20% to UK house prices have been disputed, but...
Why Labour plans to end ‘no fault evictions’ need a re-think
Section 21:
Buy-to-Let consultant, author and experienced landlord, David Lawrenson, in this comprehensive article on this...
The Problems with Rental Affordability
Private Renting & Social Housing:
Joanna Fletcher lives in a one-bedroom apartment with her 10-year-old son....
The Crossrail Effect
Focus on Slough:
Thanks to Crossrail, commuter towns such as Slough are set to see property...
Investment in Buy to Lets continues to grow
2.5 Million Landlords:
Research carried out by property agency Ludlow Thompson, based on HMRC and BoE...
Freehold, Shared Freehold or Leasehold?
Landlords often buy flats which are either Leasehold or Shared Freehold. What are these tenures...
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Record fine for Birmingham “rogue landlord”
Landlord Fine:
A "Rogue Landlord" from Birmingham has been ordered to pay a record fine of...
Properties should be confiscated says MPs report
Rogue Landlords:
A cross-party housing, communities and local government committee report by cross bench MPs into...
Employment rate reaches another record high
Economy:
It can only be good news for landlords as official figures out this week show...
Average rents rise 1.7% to March 2018
BTL Rents:
The Countrywide Monthly Lettings Index published April 2018 shows that average BTL rents rose...
Migration added 20 per cent to house prices
House Prices:
Claims that migration has added 20% to UK house prices have been disputed, but...
The Problems with Rental Affordability
Private Renting & Social Housing:
Joanna Fletcher lives in a one-bedroom apartment with her 10-year-old son....
Investment in Buy to Lets continues to grow
2.5 Million Landlords:
Research carried out by property agency Ludlow Thompson, based on HMRC and BoE...
The surge in private renting could cost the Tories the next election
Tenant Fees Ban:
With an ever increasing number of under 45s renting privately, it’s almost inevitable...
RLA calls for crack down on tenants as well as landlords
Deposit Cap:
Amid all the talk about cracking down on (rogue) landlords, the responsible landlord’s voice...
HMOs disappearing in some locations
HMO Reverse Conversions:
HMOs have often been a preferred option for many landlords wanting to maximise...
Landlord borrowers must conform to new EPC regulations
Buy-to-Let Mortgages:
Buy to let lenders will increasingly demand to see that landlord borrowers are complying...
Prison terms for tenant harassment
Illegal Eviction:
Two Sheffield landlords were handed out suspended prison sentences for illegally evicting their tenant,...
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Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Ending a Tenancy:
Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy must be handled with care. For landlords and...
Freehold, Shared Freehold or Leasehold?
Landlords often buy flats which are either Leasehold or Shared Freehold. What are these tenures...
Reminder of the new rules for Section 21 evictions
Section 21 Notices:
Tessa Shepperson of Landlord Law has set out here very clearly the new...
The Great Pet Debate
Pets in Lets:
It’s the age-old debate between landlords and tenants. Should a landlord allow a...
Setting-up a “bullet-proof” tenancy in 2018
Assured Shorthold Tenancy:
Under new rules introduced over the last couple of years, setting up a...
My Tenant Won’t Allow Access!
Landlord's Access to Property:
Many landlords will have experienced a tenant denying them access to a...
The importance of timing & planning for dilapidations
Commercial Property:
Dilapidations – a question of timing, and seeking the right advice at the...
New Section 21 Rules
New Rules for Section 21:
Landlords and Agents need to be aware of the changes affecting...
Serving Gas Certificate at start of Tenancy is Critical
Notices and Section 21:
A recent case has brought to light the importance of serving certain...
The Menace that can Undermine your Investment
Japanese Knotweed:
Many landlords are familiar with Japanese Knotweed and the menace that the plant poses...
Avoiding squatters in your property
Commercial Property:
What can property owners and landlords do to remove squatters legally from a commercial...
The Story of “Landlording” – a brief History
Landlord Laws:
The pre History of landlording is perhaps lost in the mists of time,...
How you serve a Notice can be just as important as what you serve…
Serving Notices:
Landlords and agents often get confused as to how they should serve Notices on...
How to Rent Guide, latest version now available
Pre-tenancy information:
At the commencement of every new assured shorthold tenancy (AST), and for renewal tenancies,...
Consumer Protection – implications for Landlords & Agents
Tenant are Consumers:
The UK Consumer Protection law applies to letting agents and landlords alike when...
Section 21 Notices
Obtaining Possession Using Section 21 Notices
Updated October 2016
This article explains how to gain possession of...
Condensation, the Landlord’s Curse…
Winter Condensation:
It’s that time of year again, a time when tenants are most likely to...
Assured shorthold tenancies – valid s21 notices
Assured Property Services Ltd v Ooo 2017 - Gas Certificate:
This is a County Court case...
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Why Labour plans to end ‘no fault evictions’ need a re-think
Section 21:
Buy-to-Let consultant, author and experienced landlord, David Lawrenson, in this comprehensive article on this...
Book Review: Quiet Enjoyment – Protection from rogue landlords
Quiet Enjoyment:
Amateur and novice landlords often have difficulty “getting their head around” one of the...
Consultation on longer tenancies, Budget reaction
Longer-term Tenancies:
James Davis of Upad comments on the Chancellor’s Budget speech in which he announced...
Reaction to Universal Credit changes in Budget
Universal Credit and Landlords:
Paul Shamplina, Founder of Landlord Action, comments on the changes to Universal...
The BoE is expected to increase interest rates today…
Bank Rate Increase?
Interest rates are expected to rise for the first time in 10 years...
Product Review – Property-Master
When you’re planning to buy a property to rent out, or you have existing buy-to-let...
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Is now the right time to sell your buy-to-let property?
UK Buy to Let Market:
The UK buy-to-let market is well-known as one of the strongest...
The Crossrail Effect
Focus on Slough:
Thanks to Crossrail, commuter towns such as Slough are set to see property...
Landlord On Your Feet
Selco Builders Warehouse are here to give you a helping hand with any Landlord job...
How do you work out your deposit claim amount?
Dilapidations:
It’s the end of a tenancy and the property has been damaged, so how do...
Landlords can no longer afford to be Ostrich-Like on rates
The good news is that research has identified landlords as being the biggest winners from...
Where is the best place to invest in student accommodation?
Investing in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) is big business. The sector has become increasingly popular...
Press Releases
Warning to landlords & letting agents over fake referencing
Fake Referencing:
This week’s episode of “Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords” (Thursday 19th April, Channel 5, 8pm)...
Rented Housing report – perfect storm for young people
Housing Report:
Responding to today’s report, "The future fiscal cost of ‘Generation Rent’," (17 April 2018)...
Landlords and Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety:
Landlords are being urged to make use of free industry guidance to keep their...
The Property Redress Scheme (PRS) releases Annual Report for 2017
Property Redress Scheme:
The Report show there has been a 61% rise in formal complaint notifications...
Friday 13th – Accidental damage…unlucky for some
Landlords' Insurance:
It's Friday 13th, and whether you are superstitious or not, we all know that...
Make Energy Improvements Tax Deductible Say Landlords
MEES:
Energy efficiency improvements undertaken by landlords and recommended on Energy Performance Certificates should be tax...
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Section 21 Notices
Obtaining Possession - Section 21 Notices:
This article explains how to gain possession of your residential...
Section 21 Notices
Obtaining Possession Using Section 21 Notices
Updated October 2016
This article explains how to gain possession of...
Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Ending a Tenancy:
Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy must be handled with care. For landlords and...
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety - the Key Points
There are around 30 deaths and 4,000 accidents annually in...
Notice to Quit
Residential Tenancies
Bringing a tenancy or a license to an end ( termination of the tenancy or...
Landlord Checks for Legionella
Risk Assessment: Updated September 2017
Letting agents and landlords are obliged by law to carry out...
