[ad_1] Update: The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched its consultation on abolishing so called ‘no-fault’ evictions and improving Section 8 grounds. It will run for 12 weeks and closes on 12 October 2019. Further details of the consultation can be found below. On 15th April, the government announced that it…
[ad_1] As it currently stands, fire doors are only legally required in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). All doors leading to an escape route must be fire resistant and close automatically and it’s advised that fire doors are also fitted to high-risk rooms, such as the kitchen. While it’s not a legal requirement, you might…
[ad_1] If you’re letting to students, the first thing to understand is that they’re considered higher risk than most other types of tenants. That means, whether you’re letting to one or five students, you must inform your lender and insurance provider and are likely to need a licence. Although the number of products available…
[ad_1] Renting a property can be an excellent option when it comes to both flexibility and cost, especially for younger people who are saving up to buy a new home or a stop gap if you have sold your property and haven’t found your new dream home. As with anything in life, there are certain…
[ad_1] Whether you are a first time buyer or a family looking to move up the property ladder, we feature our top six properties with fabulous swimming pools or hot tubs to suit every budget and just perfect for splashing about in! 1. A swim spa style hot tub – yes please! There is not only…
[ad_1] You can only ask a Tenant to pay the “permitted payments” (not fees) as outlined in our permitted payments article. Private Landlords from the 1 June 2019 will be responsible for all the costs associated with setting up, renewing or ending a tenancy (i.e. referencing individuals, administration, inventory, renewal and check out fees). Any breach…
[ad_1] From 1 June 2019, when a Tenant enters into a tenancy agreement, student let or licence to occupy housing in the private sector, a Landlord or agent cannot charge you any fees or payments other than is listed here. Therefore the good news for tenants is that from 1 June 2019 it will cost…
[ad_1] What permitted payments can be charged? A refundable tenancy deposit – capped at no more than five weeks rent if your annual rent is less than £50,000 or six weeks if your annual rent is above £50,000 A refundable holding deposit – capped at no more than one weeks rent Payments to change the…
[ad_1] As of the 1 June 2019 a ban charging fees to Tenants is expected to have a significant impact on the industry including Landlords. The only fees that can be charged to Tenants will now be classed as ‘permitted payments’, and these are restricted to deposits, certain changes to the tenancy agreement (at the…
[ad_1] The UK is the second-most popular study destination in the world, with nearly 20% of students in the 2016-17 academic year coming from abroad and 13% of those from outside the EU. That means if you’ve got a rental property in one of our major cities, there’s likely to be a high proportion of…
