Energy efficiency rules for rented homes are changing and if you’ve felt lost in the exemptions, grants and 2030 talk you’re not on your own. With around 2.5 million rented homes in England and Wales still below an EPC C the landlords who get ahead of this...
If you’re a private landlord a new compliance requirement is about to land on your desk and it comes with a deadline, a fee and civil penalties if you miss it. Here’s what’s confirmed so far: What’s happening From this December the Government...
Rental demand stories usually focus on domestic movers young professionals relocating for work or families needing more space. But a recent piece of research has highlighted a less talked about trend, a rise in the number of American renters choosing to move to the UK...
Landlord Costs Are Rising Faster Than Rental Income, what the Latest HMRC Figures Mean for You! New data from HMRC has confirmed what many landlords have been feeling for a while, running a rental property is getting more expensive and income isn’t keeping pace....
Property inspections aren’t always popular. Landlords may worry about intruding on a tenant’s privacy while tenants can feel they’re being “checked up on”. However when carried out professionally and respectfully regular inspections are...
Becoming a landlord can be a rewarding investment but it’s also a significant legal responsibility. Whether you’re renting out your first property or adding to an established portfolio ensuring you’re fully compliant before advertising your property...
The death of a tenant is a difficult situation for everyone involved. Alongside supporting the tenant’s family where appropriate landlords also need to understand their legal responsibilities and how the tenancy is affected. The correct course of action depends...
Many landlords arranged their first Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) when the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations came into force in 2020. If you’re one of them there’s a good chance your...
One of the questions landlords regularly ask is whether a tenant’s signature on a tenancy agreement needs to be witnessed. The simple answer is not usually. However there are some situations where witnessing signatures is an important legal requirement. When...
From 1st October changes to the way landlords carry out Right to Rent checks will come into force making it even more important to ensure compliance with ever evolving legislation. All landlords in England are legally required to check that every tenant aged 18 or...
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