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In the Autumn Statement 2023 today (Wed 22nd November), the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the Government “…will consult on a new permitted development right to allow any house to be converted into two flats provided the exterior remains unaffected.”
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by Patrick Garratt - 22nd November 2023
The Renters' Reform White Paper outlines was in which landlords will be able to evict tenants when section 21 notices are abolished.
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by Patrick Garratt - 23rd September 2022
The Renters' Reform White Paper published by the government last month will have serious consequences for landlords and tenants, particularly in the student market.
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by Patrick Garratt - 16th September 2022
It was announced recently that the Government have released a new consultation which proposes amending the energy efficiency regulations for the PRS (private rented properties) in England and Wales.
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by Patrick Garratt - 2nd October 2020
Advice for current tenants about paying rent, the potential to end tenancies early, and where they can access financial support.
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by Patrick Garratt - 22nd March 2020
Five-yearly electrical safety checks are on their way. What can landlords with student property expect? Ben Holdnall has read the legislation. Here are his thoughts.
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- 16th January 2020
The consultation on Section 21 notices is now open. There's some hard news for landlords with student property. That's why it's crucial you get involved.
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by Patrick Garratt - 5th August 2019
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- 29th May 2019
The Chancellor's Spring Statement: a quick guide of the bits of interest to landlords and property investors.
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by Patrick Garratt - 14th March 2019
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.
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- 31st January 2019