If your tenants have an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), they are legally obligated to remain in their tenancy until the end of the fixed term of the agreement. They are responsible for paying the rent in full up until that point. There are times though when you may...
The Assured Shorthold Tenancy is the default tenancy for most dwellings in England and Wales. It is a form of Assured tenancy with limited security of tenure, and an important class of residential tenancy in England and Wales. It was introduced by the Housing Act 1988...
Whilst most tenancies end smoothly, some unfortunately result in deposit disputes, creating unforeseen costs, worries and delays for landlords. The most common cause of landlord & tenant discord is cleaning, which according to the TDS, is responsible for over 40%...
You have found the perfect tenant and are looking forward to getting them moved in. Have you made sure your property is tenant ready though? And have you ticked off all your legal compliance obligations? Even if you are not a self managing landlord, we believe as a...
Tax is always a hot topic for landlords, it’s safe to say that it can often be a minefield… and its getting more complicated all the time! Landlords have had much to contend with in recent years in terms of new legislation, resulting in investor behaviour...
A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 ‘household’, but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. It is often referred to as a ‘house share’. HMOs have become very popular with landlords and...