Property Investors Blog - Regulations

Bristol Council throws additional licensing net over the city

Government announces end of Section 21 repossessions

What will life be like for landlords with student property once Section 21 repossessions are banned? Purple Frog analyses the government's announcement.

by Patrick Garratt - 16th April 2019

Need to up a rented property’s EPC rating? You’ll need to pay

A new amendment to energy efficiency regulations means landlords now have to pay towards bring substandard rented properties up to spec. Plus, some exemptions have also been removed. Ben Holdnall explains all...

Landlords to be responsible for competence of electrical inspectors

Under proposed laws, landlords will need to prove electrical inspections at their rented properties are carried out by inspectors who are competent and qualified to carry out the task. Our Senior Property Manager, Ben Holdnall, looks at the announcement.

Landlords must join new redress system, Government announces

The Housing Complaints Resolution Service will make it a legal requirement for landlords to join or face a fine of £5,000.

by Patrick Garratt - 25th January 2019

Tenant fee ban: what landlords need to know

The tenant fee ban will start on 1st June 2019. Here's what landlords with student property need to know about this mammoth change in the private rented sector.

by Patrick Garratt - 21st January 2019

Fitness for Human Habitation bill becomes law

On 20th December 2018 The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) bill gained Royal Assent. The new law requires both private and social landlords to provide tenants with residential properties that are fit for human habitation.

by Patrick Garratt - 7th January 2019

Deposits to be capped at 5 weeks rent

Deposits will be capped at five weeks' rent, the government has decided. This U-turn on the Tenant Fee Bill goes against their decision from earlier this year.

by Patrick Garratt - 6th December 2018

Nottingham Council loses £95k fight about student room sizes

A legal fight over minimum bedroom sizes at two Nottingham properties has some interesting implications for landlords with student property.

Radical thinking needed to change Government’s landlord policies

A new petition offers a practical and radical approach to lobbying Parliament about new legislation for the private rented sector. The founder of Property118 wants landlords to take action and has a plan to help.

by Patrick Garratt - 21st August 2018