Blog
12/05/2023
The English rental market has undergone significant changes over the past few years, with 2023 being no exception. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the rental market, with many renters changing their priorities and preferences. In t... read more »
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has decided that blanket bans on children in rented properties are discriminatory.
The TPO has ruled, in a case supported by Shelter, that blanket bans on renting to families with children breach equality rules as t... read more »
The importance of the How to Rent guide to the lettings process
When the guide needs to be given to tenants
When a new assured shorthold tenancy begins in England, the latest version of the UK Government's guide, which was issued in March 2... read more »
14/04/2023
Everything you need to know
1. Have you secured the required "consent to let" for your property?
If you plan to let out your property, it may be necessary to obtain consent from relevant parties, such as your mortgage lender, i... read more »
In September 2020 the government launched a consultation:
“Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes. We’re seeking views on proposals around raising energy performance standards for the domestic private rented sect... read more »
05/04/2023
How the proposed scrapping of Section 21 will impact landlords
For years, tenant groups and the Government have been urging the abolition of Section 21 "no fault" evictions.
Currently, landlords can evict tenants after the first six months ... read more »
