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Do you know the rules about running a flat management company?

Today, we’re highlighting a new Companies House campaign aimed at assisting anyone setting up or running a flat management company to understand their responsibilities and avoid legal pitfalls.

Read    10/11/2020

Could blockcare 100 be the virtual property manager you need?

During the first lockdown in March, many residents across the UK realized just how essential their property managers were. With more time spent at home, issues that were often overlooked during busy workdays became magnified. Whether it's a leaking roof, a broken int...

Read    09/11/2020

Evictions halted - again!

For landlords cheered by the resumption of the courts hearing possession cases from 21 September, there’s bad news. It was only to be expected that, following the stop on bailiffs acting in areas already facing Tier 3 restrictions, possessions in the rest of the coun...

Read    06/11/2020

Could 2021 be a happier new year for pet owners?

At Ringley we like to think we’re ahead of the curve in the ways that affect our clients and customers most. We’ve even won awards for innovation in the way we run our business and for our development of proptech solutions.Momentum has been building for some time for...

Read    05/11/2020

Lockdown 2: Business as usual

So we’re all back in lockdown from tomorrow. Most of us could see this coming – and half the country has been under Covid-restrictions for several weeks already - so it’s not much of a shock. But what is perhaps more of a surprise is how different we all feel this ti...

Read    04/11/2020

Are self-build homes about to get a boost?

Have you ever dreamed of building your own home? With the rise of popular TV shows like Grand Designs, it's no surprise that many people are drawn to the idea of designing and constructing their dream home. But in reality, the process is often much harder than it loo...

Read    03/11/2020

Why leaseholder payment plans must come with a caveat

Since March this blog has dealt with the ways that landlords can tackle the problem of tenants building up Covid-related rent arrears. But what about leaseholders who find themselves in financial difficulties? With England going back into lockdown this week, despite ...

Read    02/11/2020

Is regulation for landlords on the horizon?

Comments made in the press today point to the future likelihood of mandatory licensing of landlords – yet another burden for buy-to-let property owners to shoulder. Mark Hayward, chief executive of Propertymark, who sat on the Government's Regulation of Property Age...

Read    30/10/2020

Will the Chancellor pay out to help out?

Following on from yesterday’s blog about rent arrears, today we hear that the National Residential Landlords Association is lobbying Chancellor Rishi Sunak to include support for landlords in his upcoming spending review. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak there will be no...

Read    29/10/2020

Why tenant engagement is key to tackling rent arears

As we often advise our clients, engaging with tenants in arrears is the best approach. Keeping the lines of communication open and working out a repayment plan can prevent issues from escalating. A proactive strategy ensures that both landlords and tenants can find a...

Read    28/10/2020

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