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Shelter Organises A Platform For MPs Demanding Mandatory Register of Airbnb

There has been an astronomic rise in the presence of Airbnb in the UK in recent years.Airbnb is a peer-to-peer platform connecting homeowners with space to spare to those who need space for the short term. They can let an extra room while still residing on the proper...

Read    23/01/2023

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations for Landlords

The record fine of 17m on Entain, the company that owns Ladbrokes, Coral, and Foxy Bingo, has brought the AML regulations of the UK into center stage. It also sounds alarm bells for estate agents. Estate agents in the UK are already required by law to demonstrate tha...

Read    20/09/2022

Thatcher's Right To Buy Being Extended To Private Tenants What It Means For The UK Build To Rent Sector

Right to Buy was introduced in 1980 under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, allowing council housing tenants to purchase their homes at a discounted rate. It has since been widely regarded as a major contributor to the housing shortage in the rented sector.

Read    20/09/2022

House builders and developers better protected following BDW Trading Ltd v South Anglia Housing Ltd decision

The High Court ruling on July 15, 2013, clarified that long-term service charge agreements made before a building is constructed or leased do not require Section 20 consultation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Read    02/09/2020

Joint Tenancy vs.Tenancy in Common

Joint Tenancy: Each owner holds an equal share in the entire property.Tenancy in Common: Each owner can hold different shares (e.g., 60-40 or 70-30).

Read    02/09/2020

Step by step guide to lease extensions

Whilst your lease is probably the most valuable asset you own, worth whatever you could sell it for in the market place, the freeholder holds a stake in its value too. Why, because a) he receives investment income from it (the ground rent), b) has the hope value of a...

Read    02/09/2020

Deposit passporting - have your say

In June, we blogged about the concept of rental deposit passporting—a system designed to simplify transferring deposits between landlords when tenants move properties. Housing Secretary James Brokenshire MP has now announced a Call for Evidence on tenancy deposit pro...

Read    11/07/2019

Know your onions - and your tomatoes!

One Scottish letting agent was caught out recently when she found a tenant growing what she thought was cannabis in the bedroom of a rented property in West Lothian. In fact, the letting agent was left red-faced when the plants turned out to be tomatoes! However, the...

Read    05/03/2019

Don't forget the smoke alarm!

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a campaign called ‘Let it, don’t forget it’ to raise awareness among landlords and letting agents. This campaign encourages them to ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are properly installed in rented prope...

Read    04/03/2019

High Court: Right to Rent does breach human rights

The Right to Rent scheme, introduced by Theresa May when she was Home Secretary, aimed to address the growing concerns around illegal immigration. However, it has sparked controversy and criticism over its implementation and impact on landlords.

Read    01/03/2019

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