The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation on radical proposals to overhaul Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the private rented sector. If implemented, these changes would require landlords to meet new energy efficiency standards, using updated...
1. Rising Interest Rates and Mortgage Payments As 2024 began, 47% of landlords identified increasing mortgage payments and rising interest rates as their primary concerns, marking this as the most pressing issue they face this year. On a positive note, average...
Enjoy a Stress-Free Summer: Ensuring Rental Property Safety While You’re Away As summer finally makes its appearance and the holiday season kicks in, both landlords and tenants often take a break in August. Here are some proactive measures you can take to ensure...
Furnished or unfurnished? If you are a landlord and weighing up the pros and cons of this tricky question, then check our advice below. We will answer your questions and, hopefully, help you to make an informed decision and get the most out of your investment. What...
As a landlord, conducting annual gas safety checks is not only a legal requirement but also a critical measure to ensure the safety of your property and its occupants. However, what should you do if a tenant refuses access for this essential safety check? Here’s a...
Strictly speaking no. A minor (ie someone under 18) is legally incapable of owning an interest in land. If the minor signs the tenancy agreement as sole tenant, this will take effect as a contract by the landlord/grantor of the tenancy to hold this in trust for the...
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