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How to find the right letting agent

Discussions on X (formerly Twitter) frequently reference eviction notices from letting agents. While some of these posts may be exaggerated or misleading, if genuine, they highlight unacceptable practices in the industry.To help both landlords and tenants find a prof...

Read    23/01/2024

Does Right to Rent Breach Human Rights?

The High Court has ruled that the Government’s Right to Rent scheme breaches Human Rights Law.

Read    23/01/2024

Is noise a problem?

Noise can indeed be a significant problem for landlords, particularly in areas with high-density housing or mixed-use developments. For landlords, noise issues can arise in various forms, such as complaints from tenants, issues with building regulations, or disputes ...

Read    23/01/2024

What are my options if my landlord refuses to address repair concerns

As a renter, you have likely faced hassling situations in your leased premises. It could be a leaky tap, a faulty window/door, or a malfunctioning boiler during a cold spell. You expect the landlord to promptly acknowledge and address the problem, as any good landlor...

Read    09/01/2024

An update on the latest developments in the Renters Reform Bill

The much-anticipated Renters Reform Bill is undergoing a shocking and unexpected dilution. The UK government has decided to postpone the implementation of a ban on no-fault evictions indefinitely. Other legal modifications are expected to be retained in the Bill. How...

Read    09/01/2024

Government begins collection of data to record earnings of short-term rental platforms

Starting January 1, 2024, Airbnb and similar short-term rental platforms must report their clients' earnings to His Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC is also extending its scrutiny to high-value company-owned rental properties. They have urged companies wi...

Read    09/01/2024

MPs demand reimposition of stringent energy efficiency rules for landlords

After the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently reversed the stringent energy efficiency rules for landlords, MPs from various opposition parties have urged the government and the PM to reconsider the decision.Has Rishi Sunak stopped EPC Reforms in the UK?Prime Mini...

Read    09/01/2024

UK government considers rule changes for pooled client accounts

A minister from the UK government has committed to addressing the challenges faced by letting agents because of the actions taken by banks regarding pooled client accounts. The issue involves the closure of numerous accounts or the reluctance of banks to open such ac...

Read    09/01/2024

Upper Tribunal sets aside dispensation decisions marred by irrelevant conditions by FTT

This case pertains to a gated development of 174 flats and houses grouped around five squares near the Thames riverside. The property's landlord, Holding & Management (Solitaire) Limited, commissioned a fire risk assessment in June 2020. The survey identified con...

Read    03/01/2024

Leaseholders hit again by cost increases

Leaseholders are once again facing the brunt of increasing costs, with the latest rise in the National Living Wage set to impact service charges in 2024. From cleaning to gardening, many services in residential blocks rely on minimum wage labour, and the upcoming wag...

Read    01/12/2023

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