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.
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What to expect from your checkout inspection
When you move out of your Purple Frog student accommodation, you should book a check out inspection. It'll help with your deposit return and help make sure the new tenants move into a lovely clean house. Michael from our Selly Oak office explains what to do.
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by Michael Boyce - 17th June 2019 
How to Make your Student House Instagrammable
As the university year winds down, formal balls and big nights out appear on the horizon. Don't let boring Instagram posts stop you from living your best life. Here's how to beat the beige and get showered in likes.
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Better deposits: get your money back quicker
Following student feedback, we've updated our deposit returns process to make sure tenants get their money back faster and with less fuss. Here's what's changed...
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by Patrick Garratt - 25th January 2019 
Wanted: student bloggers
We're looking for student bloggers to join our team. Earn money, gain some valuable experience to add to your CV and show off your writing skills!
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What to expect when you collect your keys
With lots of tenancies about to start, here's everything you need to know about moving in day.
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What is GDPR? And what do landlords need to know about it?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. Here's a brief overview for landlords.
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Take rental properties from rogue landlords, committee says
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 
Deposits should be capped at 5 weeks’ rent, says committee
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 
Tenant fee ban not expected until spring 2019
The government has confirmed that its proposed ban on letting agents and landlords charging fees to tenants wouldn’t come into force until next spring, at the earliest. Previously, many in the property sector anticipated a change as early as October 2018.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 12th January 2018