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Virtual viewings. Is this the future for lettings?

Will viewing homes remotely become the new normal? In the current climate, if you have an empty or soon-to-be-empty property you may well be worried about finding a new tenant and wondering what your letting agent is doing about it? At Life By Ringley we’ve got the s...

Read    14/04/2020

Gas safety checks must still go ahead

COVID-19 is no excuse to ignore gas safety, says HSE Yesterday we blogged about EPCs. Today we’re updating you on the need for those all-important gas safety checks during the COVID-19 outbreak.The HSE is under pressure to extend gas safety certificates from 12-18 mo...

Read    09/04/2020

Need an EPC? Here's the latest advice

If moving or selling is unavoidable, you will still need an EPC.The Government published the latest advice on meeting the regulatory requirement to secure a valid Energy Performance Certificate on marketing a property during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. An EP...

Read    08/04/2020

Four tips for dealing with tenants on Universal Credit

Landlords may have to get used to letting to tenants that are claiming benefits. Many landlords actively opt not to let their property to anyone who is receiving state benefit for fear they may end up in rent arrears.It is not strictly illegal for landlords to state ...

Read    07/04/2020

Don't forget the MEES Regulations are now in force

Make sure your energy rating is up to standard It’s important to remember that, despite living through a health emergency, anyone renting out property must still meet their legal obligations. So don’t forget about the MEES Regulations. With effect from 1 April, landl...

Read    06/04/2020

What happens when renters leave ahead of their tenancy agreement ending?

Often the last thing on many tenant’s minds will be moving. However, there are all kinds of reasons why people decide they are not happy where they are living and seek to leave – sometimes in the middle of their tenancy agreement. So here are some insights into what ...

Read    02/04/2020

All change for right to rent checks

Home Secretary Pritti Patel has relaxed the rules around landlords' right to rent checks The Government has announced a change to the way landlords carry out 'right to rent' checks during the coronavirus outbreak. The right to rent scheme requires landlords to check ...

Read    31/03/2020

Coronavirus: can I still make repairs to my property?

What's the latest Government advice to landlords who need to get repairs done? The Government issued detailed advice to landlords and tenants over the weekend to clarify the situation regarding repairs and maintenance during the Coronavirus outbreak. Despite the curr...

Read    30/03/2020

New protections for renters now in place

Landlords and tenants are expected to work out a payment plan if renters find themselves in arrears A complete ban on evictions and ‘additional protection’ for renters have been announced, coming into force from today. But what does this mean for landlords and tenant...

Read    27/03/2020

The new protections for renters explained

Landlords and tenants are expected to work out a payment plan if renters find themselves in arrearsA complete ban on evictions and ‘additional protection’ for renters have been announced, coming into force from today. But what does this mean for landlords and tenants...

Read    27/03/2020

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