Purple Frog Blog

Agents to restart letting and selling activity?

The government announced on Tuesday 12th May an intention for property agents to resume letting and selling activity in an effort to restart the property market.

Purple Frog will be sharing our plans shortly about how we intend to re-open safely.

by Patrick Garratt - 13th May 2020

Amendment to Right to Rent Checks – Covid-19

The Home Office has announced that Right to Rent checks can be completed without meeting tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic.

by Patrick Garratt - 31st March 2020

Birmingham City Council – Article 4

Across the whole of Birmingham, permitted development rights to change a property from a family home to an HMO are withdrawn as of 8th June 2020.

IMPORTANT: If you don't maintain the C4 usage of your property, you could wipe thousands of pounds off the value of your property.

by Patrick Garratt - 31st March 2020

6 Tips to Staying Healthy In Isolation

Our student blogger Bethan Evans shares what she has learned in isolation about how to keep your mind and body healthy at this difficult time.

by Konnar Morledge - 30th March 2020

Landlords, what maintenance should you be doing? Covid-19

As a landlord during these uncertain times it's hard to know what maintenance to be completing. Balancing the risk to tenants and contractors from Covid-19, against the requirements to ensure a property is safe and tenants can live comfortably.

by Patrick Garratt - 27th March 2020

Section 8 and 21 Notice extended

The draft emergency coronavirus bill provides protection from eviction for tenants throughout the coronavirus pandemic by extending the minimum notice required for section 8 and 21 evictions.

by Patrick Garratt - 25th March 2020

What to do if you’re moving out early?

Find out what you need to do if you're moving out of your property earlier than expected.

by Patrick Garratt - 22nd March 2020

Maintenance During Covid-19 Pandemic

We've updated our policy about how we will be dealing with maintenance issues in your home.

by Patrick Garratt - 22nd March 2020

4 Silly Games to Help You Survive Corona Virus Quarantine Insanity

Our student blogger Charlie Avery has some great suggestions to help stave off the boredom of staying in.

Can I still reserve a property?

With the government advising social distancing, we have adapted our services to ensure you can continue to secure your next home as safely as possible.

by Patrick Garratt - 22nd March 2020