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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

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

Is noise getting you down?

Noise levels in flats have been increasing, especially with children letting off steam during half term. But for many, noise at nuisance levels is still rare and unwelcome. Learn why complaints about noisy neighbors are becoming more frequent.

Read    28/02/2019

Take-aways from National Residential Investment Conference

Today, I had the opportunity to discuss the rental market at this year’s sold-out National Residential Investment Conference in London. One of the key topics highlighted during the event was JLL’s latest research on the institutional (non-Housing Association) sector.

Read    30/11/2018

Landlords beware - Don't believe everything you read!

A property management company has come under scrutiny after advertising a "guaranteed rental income" to landlords, even in cases where tenants fail to pay. The promise, which appeared on the company’s website, has raised significant concerns and was deemed misleading...

Read    21/11/2018

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