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How can letting agents add value?

The tenant fees ban has caused a significant loss of income for letting agents, with estimates suggesting a loss of around £200 million in turnover each year. This blow is particularly tough on UK landlords, who are already facing the consequences of recent tax chang...

Read    06/06/2019

Tenant fees ban - the unintended consequences

The Tenant Fees Act came into effect in England on Saturday, raising important concerns within the lettings industry. While the government and industry professionals both aim to make renting fairer for tenants, there is uncertainty about the law's real-world impact. ...

Read    05/06/2019

Tenant Fees Act now in force

The Tenant Fees Act came into force in England on 1 June, introducing significant changes for tenants, landlords, and letting agents. The law now limits what landlords and agents can charge tenants, ensuring greater transparency and fairness in the private rented sec...

Read    04/06/2019

What helps make a good letting agent?

Social media often showcases questionable ‘eviction notices,’ making it crucial to find a professional letting agent who upholds high standards. Landlords and tenants alike should choose an agent who ensures a smooth and fair rental experience.

Read    24/05/2019

Section 21 changes: have your say today

Last week, we explored the potential problems of the government's proposal to scrap "no-fault" Section 21 evictions. The government aims to make tenancies open-ended while strengthening the rights of landlords through an enhanced Section 8 process. Getting the balanc...

Read    20/05/2019

Government announces abolish Landlords ability

The government has decided to abolish landlords’ ability to serve Section 21 notices. This decision follows claims from tenant support groups that 46% of tenants received eviction notices within six months, leaving many in unstable living conditions.

Read    16/04/2019

Could a tax tribunal ruling mean BTL investors avoid 3% stamp duty surcharge?

Buy-to-let investors may soon flood HMRC with refund requests for the 3% stamp duty surcharge. This follows a recent tax tribunal ruling in favor of a couple who acquired a neglected property and successfully challenged the surcharge. The decision could set a precede...

Read    27/03/2019

Stay put - when is it safe to leave?

The concept of "stay put" in high-rise buildings is fundamentally sound—provided that compartmentalisation is effective. This fire safety strategy relies on properly maintained fire doors, fire stopping, and secure service access points to prevent the spread of fire....

Read    06/03/2019

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

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