Existing tenancies now covered by electrical installation condition report legislation
From April 1st, landlords are required to carry out an electrical safety test, called an EICR inspection, every five years [...]
What does the Spring 2021 budget mean for property investment?
Earlier this month, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, presented his budget proposal for navigating out of the Covid-19 pandemic.
London rental market sees boost from overseas students
Investment consultancy London Central Portfolio (LCP) have produced analysis suggesting that London is favoured by overseas students as a place [...]
Tenant pet ownership: what’s new?
On the 28th Januaryy 2021, Housing Minister Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP announced new rules for tenant pet ownership, in [...]
Evictions ban extended
The ban on evictions in England, Wales, and Scotland has been extended until at least the 8th March 2021 in [...]
Operating during lockdown
We want to reassure you that we don't take being able to open lightly, and where visiting a property is [...]
The Green Homes Grant: everything you need to know
The UK government have ambitious plans to become net zero carbon by 2050, and as part of this effort, they [...]
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 [...]
