Following his pledge to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions before next general election, Housing Secretary Michael Gove has announced more planned changes to the private
In an interview with the BBC, Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced that Section 21 evictions in England will be ‘Outlawed’ by the next general election,
What is selective licensing & does it affect your property? In simple terms, selective licensing is a regime of conditions and requirements applied to properties
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill Condensed: How it Affects Leaseholders and Freeholders Going Forward After many delays and wide speculation, the Leasehold Bill was officially
5 Ways to Boost Your Property’s Insulation for Winter According to AXA, approximately £1 for every £4 spent on heating a home in Britain is
How to Identify Wear and Tear in a Rental Property During a tenancy, wear and tear of common areas, furniture, and appliances is par for
Make your room to let as attractive as possible for long-term renters. Here are 7 ways to attract more tenants to your HMO property. 1
Do you have questions about obtaining an HMO licence? Use this guide to learn more about HMO property, and when licensing is required. What is
For even the most seasoned landlords, finding new tenants for your rental property can be an unsettling task. Whilst there are many ways to reference
Follow these necessary steps to prepare your HMO for renting and ensure that it is legally compliant. 1 – Licensing. Before anything else, you must
A never-ending stream of new tenancies is every landlord’s nightmare, so it is in their best interest to attract more long-term HMO tenants. HMO property
The lettings platform Goodlord reported an increase in the cost of rent in seven of the eight regions they monitored during June. Here are some
What happened in the HMO property market in Q1 2023? Data from SpareRoom, the room rental platform, revealed that rents across the HMO property market
Unlock your property’s potential: Why Buy-To-Let landlords should convert to HMO. As the rental market continues to evolve, landlords are constantly seeking ways to maximize
What can landlords charge for? Whether you’re a new landlord, a seasonal landlord or have been a landlord for a long time, renting out and
A quarterly survey of buy-to-let landlords by the lending company Landbay revealed that almost half of the respondents (42%) plan to expand their property portfolio
Improve the energy efficiency of your property with these simple steps and winter-proof your property and reduce your bills for years to come. As the
67% of landlords who joined us did so to alleviate the stress of managing their property directly. The role of a landlord is often impeded
Do you know the 5 most commonly searched terms on Rightmove? The property portal Rightmove released its five terms with the highest searches, which reflects
Being a landlord is a full-time job. Laws and legislation are constantly changing, and you are expected to keep up to date to ensure every
As you may be aware, the widely anticipated Rental Reform White Paper “A Fairer Private Rented Sector” was released on the 16th of June 2022 and
The decision of whether to let out your property in a furnished or unfurnished state is one that is often overlooked and considered late in
Over the past three years, the number of private rental properties has effectively halved as landlords are increasingly selling their properties, research reveals. Estate agents
The long-awaited Rental Reform White Paper has been published at last and its contents are hoped to make the private rental sector fairer and less volatile towards
In the May 2022 Queen’s speech, the government’s intentions to repeal Section 21 of the Housing Act of 1988 were confirmed. This was set out
Currently, all rental properties require an EPC rating of ‘E’ or above according to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations. Proposed changes from the Rental
