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Tenant evictions and latest news on Section 21 cases

Although landlords are often accused of regularly evicting tenants, this is actually a rare occurrence. However, with more families renting in the private sector and landlords being accused of using a… Read more…

Energy efficiency of properties: changes from April 2020

In an effort to combat escalating climate change, all properties sold and rented from 2007 were required to have an EPC certificate. Changes were introduced for rented property in April 2018, which re… Read more…

Latest rules on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s)

Properties where individual rooms are let, as opposed to the entire property, are becoming increasingly popular in the rental market, particularly as landlord margins continued to be squeezed by incre… Read more…

What is the best way to sell a rental property in London?

New research has revealed that properties across England and Wales are taking a third longer to sell than two years ago. However, it is London that holds the dubious accolade of having the longest tim… Read more…

An end to Section 21?

Yesterday, the Government made an announcement that Communities Secretary, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP described as the biggest change to the private rental sector in a generation. As part of a comple… Read more…

How can I sell my property when it does not have the minimum EPC rating?

A new report by property technology firm Spec suggests that as many as 2.5 million Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in the UK are wrong due to inaccurate measurement standards and practices, put… Read more…

My tenant is asking for a new kitchen

If your tenant contacts you asking for a new kitchen, you will have to take a view on whether it is worth the cost. If the kitchen is old and tired, then it would be worth considering. First of all, y… Read more…

Does my tenant have to give me access to my property?

It is very important for all landlords to understand that tenants have the right of “quiet enjoyment” of a rental property. This means that the landlord must respect the tenancy, not turn up unannounc… Read more…

How much notice do I need to give an assured shorthold tenant?

This is a common question asked by landlords looking to sell a rental property. The answer will be in the tenancy agreement you gave to the tenant. You will first need to check the status of the tenan… Read more…