Government response to landlord petition
Government responds to petition calling for the reintroduction of mortgage interest relief and the 3% stamp duty surcharge to be dropped.
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by Patrick Garratt - 19th July 2018 Property Investors Blog
by Patrick Garratt - 19th July 2018 
1st August is D-Day for Nottingham’s Selective Licensing Scheme
A huge shake up of Nottingham's private rental sector is only weeks away. Landlords need to start applying for licences for their properties in selected areas of the city. Where are the areas and what information do you need? Our Nottingham Branch Manager Becki has some answers.
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New guide explains mandatory licensing regulations
How many rental properties are licensed will change on 1st October. The government has published a guide in preparation for this date, It offers advice what will change and how these changes will be policed by the local authorities.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 22nd June 2018 
What is GDPR? And what do landlords need to know about it?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. Here's a brief overview for landlords.
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Tenant Fee Bill published
The tenant fees bill, which will ban letting agents and landlords from charging tenants unnecessary fees, is one step closer to law. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, looks at what this means for landlords.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd May 2018 
Government updates its advice on Right to Rent
The Home Office has updated its advice for landlords on the Right to Rent law, in response to the 'Windrush' scandal.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2018 
More property investors looking to diversify their portfolios
New research shows several shifts in the buy-to-let market, Property investors are showing increasing interest in houses in multiple occupation. Meanwhile, the market is showing signs that the middle ground is being hollowed out.
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Take rental properties from rogue landlords, committee says
The select committee that is reviewing how the private committee has called for much harsher penalties for landlords who abuse their position. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, looks through the announcement.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th April 2018 
Gas Safety Regulations Update
The HSE announces new flexibility for renewing gas safety certification for rental properties. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, takes a detailed look at the Health and Safety Executive's new guidance.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 8th April 2018 
New ‘MOT’ style gas safety checks give landlords more flexibility
From 6th April 2018, there is more flexibility in when landlords can arrange for gas safety checks for their rental properties. Our Senior Property Manager, Ben Holdnall, looks at what this means in practice.
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