The death of a tenant is always a difficult and sensitive matter. Beyond the personal impact, it can also raise important legal and practical questions for landlords and letting agents. At Horizon Lets, we understand how stressful such situations can be, and we are...
With the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, more landlords are choosing to sell their rental properties before the new rules take effect. This is making the sale of properties with tenants in place (“sitting tenants”) increasingly common. If you’re thinking about buying a...
In the latest Rightmove quarterly update on the rental market – data shows that rents on average have hit record highs nationwide. The report can be viewed at this Link It is a mark of the continuing chronic under supply of rental homes that has existed for...
The private rental sector in the UK is facing increasing pressure as more landlords opt to sell off properties, exacerbating an already critical shortage of rental homes. With tenant demand surging, landlords are finding themselves caught between rising operational...
The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation (7 February – 2 May 2025) on radical changes to the way energy efficiency is assessed in the private rented sector. If implemented, landlords will need to meet new energy performance standards before they can...
Licensing regulations are becoming increasingly widespread, and they may apply to your rental property even if you don’t expect them to. Many local councils, particularly in London, now enforce Selective Licensing, which means all rental properties not just HMOs may...
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