Student property

Compulsory Electrical Safety Testing Goes Live This Summer

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.

How to Rent Guide

Landlords in England are required to provide a guide about renting to all tenants. You can find the document here, as well as an explanation of the legislation.

by Patrick Garratt - 12th August 2019

Student accommodation roped into Section 21 cull

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.

by Patrick Garratt - 5th August 2019

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

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

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.