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Team member in the spotlight: Ali

Hi Ali, Thank you for taking the time for this interview. Can you introduce yourself?Hi, my name is Ali. I have been at the Studio Workspace for just under a year now. I was introduced to The Studio Workspace by a colleague of mine. We were working on a creative meet...

Read    05/11/2021

Is it the end of the office? I'm not convinced.

A recent Financial Times article discussed this issue, prompting this blog piece. Many corporations are considering downsizing, citing the reported ease with which employees transitioned to remote work and how people have adapted to its peculiarities. Whereas before,...

Read    05/11/2021

Think before lighting up this bonfire night

Check Your Tenancy Agreement Before lighting any fireworks or starting a bonfire, it’s essential to review your tenancy agreement. Some contracts explicitly state that fireworks and bonfires are not permitted on the property. If your contract doesn't mention it, cont...

Read    04/11/2021

Cash for Courts - but will it be enough to clear the possessions backlog?

Since it was included in the Queen’s Speech in May, the Government has kept very quiet about the Renters’ Reform Bill - until last week. It has now been announced that the long-awaited draft legislation will be further delayed until next year.According to a letter s...

Read    02/11/2021

Did you know it is Smart Meter Awareness Week?

With energy bills on the rise, the launch of Smart Meter Awareness Week comes at a crucial time. While installing a smart meter won’t automatically reduce costs, it helps households track their energy usage, make informed decisions, and ultimately cut down on unneces...

Read    19/10/2021

When are tenant fees deemed unreasonable?

Is £50 a reasonable fee to charge a renter who wants to cancel their tenancy agreement early and replace themselves with an alternative tenant?According to the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (TFA) a fee can be charged by a letting agent where this situation arises due to the a...

Read    08/10/2021

Why is the rental market shrinking?

This week Hamptons is predicting that by next year there could be 300,000 fewer rental homes in England than in 2016. New research from the agent blames rapid house price growth for reduced yields resulting in a level of landlord purchases that is below the numbers n...

Read    04/10/2021

Rent control - is it just a matter of time?

Rent control is back north of the border. Following an agreement last week between the SNP and the Green Party, the Scottish Government has announced that one of its future housing policies will be to “implement an effective national system of rent controls”: a contr...

Read    23/08/2021

All stick and no carrot is no way to treat landlords

Successive governments have urged the public to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. With buildings producing the lion’s share of carbon emissions in a country with a large proportion of old housing stock, there is plenty of work to be done. This applies in ...

Read    16/08/2021

How Ringley is taking a tech-driven approach to renting

We are thrilled to announce that Ringley has been appointed by Rise Homes to oversee the launch and lease-up of their brand-new £15 million Greyfriars build-to-rent development in Coventry. This exciting new project includes 85 fully furnished studios, one, two, and ...

Read    01/07/2021

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