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Promoting the Real Value of Your Agency

Promoting the Real Value of Your Agency

Oct 6, 2023 12:03:57 PM

The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating income from property ...

ASK TDS - Can I claim from a tenant’s deposit if I didn’t provide an inventory?

ASK TDS - Can I claim from a tenant’s deposit if I didn’t provide an inventory?

Oct 6, 2023 12:00:31 PM

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) was asked about the value of providing an inventory at the start of a tenancy... A tenancy deposit is an amount of money taken ...

Updated How to Rent Guide - October 2023

Updated How to Rent Guide - October 2023

Oct 2, 2023 10:06:46 AM

Updated How to Rent Guide - October 2023 An updated version of the guide ‘How to rent’ has today been published by the Government. The Department for Levelling ...

What to do if a Property has a Pest Infestation

What to do if a Property has a Pest Infestation

Sep 4, 2023 2:44:16 PM

Discussing pest infestations is certainly not an appealing topic; however, it’s a significant problem that, as a letting agent, you may face at some time. ...

Skip the Yearly Accountant's Report Stress!

Skip the Yearly Accountant's Report Stress!

Sep 4, 2023 10:16:18 AM

All letting agents should have their client money account(s) inspected annually. But why is this necessary, and what options are available? We explain the ...

Dealing with Property Emergencies

Dealing with Property Emergencies

Aug 9, 2023 4:02:38 PM

If an emergency arises at a rental property that you manage, it’s important you respond rapidly and deal with it effectively, not least to minimise the impact ...

What is a 'Reasonable Excuse' for failing to license an HMO?

What is a 'Reasonable Excuse' for failing to license an HMO?

Aug 9, 2023 2:52:46 PM

What is a reasonable excuse for failing to license your HMO property? Whenever a claim is made for failure to properly register a HMO (House in Multiple ...

Rent Increases: Do you know what's allowed?

Rent Increases: Do you know what's allowed?

Jul 11, 2023 9:35:28 AM

The UK has recently experienced a notable increase in interest rates, and this development has had a direct impact on mortgage rates across the country. As a ...

How to serve a section 21 notice

How to serve a section 21 notice

Jul 10, 2023 11:14:11 AM

How to serve a section 21 notice The Renters (Reform) Bill will soon enough make section 21 Housing Act 1988 notices, otherwise known as ‘no fault’ notices, ...

ASK TDS - Understanding the Deposit Use Clause

ASK TDS - Understanding the Deposit Use Clause

Jul 4, 2023 4:45:32 PM

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) was asked about deposit use clauses; what they are, what they’re used for, and why you need one if you want to claim from the ...

Selective Licensing: The Basics

Selective Licensing: The Basics

Jun 12, 2023 11:04:02 AM

In recent years, the UK private rented sector has witnessed a significant increase in government regulation to ensure better standards for tenants and improved ...

Renters (Reform) Bill: Transforming the Private Rented Sector

Renters (Reform) Bill: Transforming the Private Rented Sector

May 22, 2023 5:28:59 PM

According to government records there are currently 11 million private renters and 2.3 million landlords in England. On the 17th of May 2023, the UK parliament ...

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