How many rental properties are licensed will change on 1st October. The government has published a guide in preparation for this date, It offers advice what will change and how these changes will be policed by the local authorities.
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by Patrick Garratt - 22nd June 2018 
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. Here's a brief overview for landlords.
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The tenant fees bill, which will ban letting agents and landlords from charging tenants unnecessary fees, is one step closer to law. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, looks at what this means for landlords.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd May 2018 
The Home Office has updated its advice for landlords on the Right to Rent law, in response to the 'Windrush' scandal.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2018 
New research shows several shifts in the buy-to-let market, Property investors are showing increasing interest in houses in multiple occupation. Meanwhile, the market is showing signs that the middle ground is being hollowed out.
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The select committee that is reviewing how the private committee has called for much harsher penalties for landlords who abuse their position. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, looks through the announcement.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th April 2018 
The HSE announces new flexibility for renewing gas safety certification for rental properties. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, takes a detailed look at the Health and Safety Executive's new guidance.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 8th April 2018 
From 6th April 2018, there is more flexibility in when landlords can arrange for gas safety checks for their rental properties. Our Senior Property Manager, Ben Holdnall, looks at what this means in practice.
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The Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with reviewing the tenant fee ban has recommended reducing the amount of deposit landlords can ask from tenants. Patrick Garratt looks at this and its other recommendations.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 5th April 2018 
Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler, has announced that letting agents will get a new mandatory code of practice, enforced by an independent regulator. Patrick Garratt has a look at the announcement.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd April 2018 