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Eviction ban is extended - again

The Government has announced a further delay to the end of the eviction ban, which will now run until 31 May. The latest extension has met with a mixed response. The industry is not impressed. Landlords’ ability to start court proceedings has been kicked even further...

Read    12/03/2021

Health and safety rental rating is being upgraded – can you help?

The health and safety rating system (HHSRS) that is used for rented housing is being revisited by the Government – and if you're a landlord you can have your say on how it should change.This will be the first time that the risk assessment system used by local author...

Read    08/03/2021

A Budget of two halves

Yesterday’s Budget was missing two elements: an increase in Capital Gains Tax and financial support for landlords and tenants facing Covid-driven rent arrears. The first omission will have been met with a collective sigh of relief while the second has generated an an...

Read    04/03/2021

Pets and tenants - the new rules!

The UK government has recently introduced a new Model Tenancy Agreement, and it comes with some exciting changes—most notably, the inclusion of a pet-friendly policy. This is a step forward for tenants and landlords alike, as it formalizes the process for allowing pe...

Read    12/02/2021

New electrical checks - keep the evidence!

As of 1 April, new electrical safety regulations will come into effect for all rental properties in England, impacting both new and existing tenancies. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require landlords to ensure...

Read    08/02/2021

Landlords: do you know your tax liability?

If you’re a landlord, do you know how much tax you should be paying and how it is calculated? Recent changes to mortgage interest relief and capital gains tax have left many landlords confused. A report in the press today highlights a widespread lack of knowledge on ...

Read    19/01/2021

Four reasons to be cheerful about Build to Rent

The rental market is thriving, and build-to-rent (BTR) landlords offering top-tier space, services, and amenities are in the best position to benefit. With market uncertainty discouraging home purchases, more people are turning to rentals, creating increased demand.

Read    14/01/2021

Get your pet microchipped - your new tenancy could depend on it

On 29 January, MPs will hear the second reading of the Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) Bill, which aims to abolish no-pet clauses in private rental contracts. The bill, introduced by Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell, has received strong suppo...

Read    12/01/2021

Housing - where does the market go from here?

The housing market had an extraordinary stop-start year in 2020, characterised by what the head of research at estate agent Hamptons describes as “a relocation frenzy fuelled by the stamp duty holiday and cheap mortgage deals for buyers with plenty of equity”. This t...

Read    11/01/2021

How to keep your home mould-free this winter

Mould is often associated with poorly maintained housing, but it can be a problem for anyone during winter. A survey by Uswitch, reported in Landlord Today, found that mould is particularly common in private, social, and student housing. However, any home affected by...

Read    06/01/2021

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