New research shows several shifts in the buy-to-let market, Property investors are showing increasing interest in houses in multiple occupation. Meanwhile, the market is showing signs that the middle ground is being hollowed out.
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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.
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by Patrick Garratt - 19th April 2018 
It's summer term, which means also means it's time for the final loan instalment. Laura Hainey has some sage advice to make sure that the loan doesn't appear the moment it arrives.
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The HSE announces new flexibility for renewing gas safety certification for rental properties. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, takes a detailed look at the Health and Safety Executive's new guidance.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 8th April 2018 
From 6th April 2018, there is more flexibility in when landlords can arrange for gas safety checks for their rental properties. Our Senior Property Manager, Ben Holdnall, looks at what this means in practice.
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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 
Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler, has announced that letting agents will get a new mandatory code of practice, enforced by an independent regulator. Patrick Garratt has a look at the announcement.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd April 2018 
Birmingham's hidden escapes are the best places for students to forget the stress of exams, get out in the fresh air and recharge. Jo Patmore knows the best three places in the second city for students to unwind, away from the stress of the library.
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The number of international students hoping to attend a UK university has rocketed by 11% in 2018, UCAS says. Where does this leave UK and EU applications? Patrick Garratt casts his eye over the figures.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th March 2018 
At some point, your family and friends will want to see where you're studying at university. Sam Aird has created a guide to surviving these visits. But the big question is 'so what's all this stuff about bassoons'?
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