Changes to EPCs: what you need to know
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) now host a combined England, Wales & Northern Ireland EPC register [...]
Lettings update: new notice periods come into force
On Saturday 29th August 2020, regulations outlining how six month notice periods will work in England came into force.
Housing possession update for landlords
After the announcement on the 17th July that the Civil Procedure Rules relating to possession claims would be changed without [...]
Property industry news: Chancellor announces stamp duty holiday
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has provided a welcome boost to the property industry today, with the announcement of a stamp [...]
Mandatory electrical checks from 1st July – Landlords, are you ready?
Passed by parliament on the 18th March 2020, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) regulations will [...]
Are people still looking for properties online?
If you've been thinking about selling, but aren't sure whether there's a market for it at the moment, we want [...]
The property market has reopened in England, so what will happen to house prices?
Moving house, getting a valuation or survey, going on viewings, and even visiting estate agents is once again permissible in [...]
Coronavirus Act 2020 – Guide for landlords and tenants
Just like the rest of the world, the property industry has had to adapt and change quickly in reaction to [...]
Can I move house during the coronavirus lockdown?
The government has now issued guidelines on when you can move home during the coronavirus lockdown which you can read [...]
What does it mean to our clients that we are a Safe Agent?
When you decide to let your property, employing a safeagent firm to handle the letting for you can give you [...]
Demand for rental properties at an all-time high
New figures from the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) show that January saw the highest level of demand for [...]
Your guide to winter curb appeal
We’re now in February, the month of snowdrops, Valentines Day, and snuggling up under a blanket watching Call the Midwife. [...]
Purchasing property in London: A first time buyers’ guide
Taking the first step on to the ladder can be daunting for first-time buyers no matter where in the country [...]
How to rent in the UK
There is a legal process that landlords and letting agents must follow in the UK and we provide a checklist [...]
