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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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.
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by Patrick Garratt - 5th August 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...
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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.
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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.
Read more … 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.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 21st January 2019
How does the Autumn budget affect landlords?
The Autumn 2018 Budget had a few nuggets for landlords. Anyone expecting Philip Hammond to raise the private rented sector and buy-to-let investors up to the sunny uplands will be disappointed. Here's our overview of the Chancellor's announcements for the industry.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 30th October 2018 
New guide explains mandatory licensing regulations
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.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 22nd June 2018 
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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Tenant Fee Bill published
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