Across the whole of Birmingham, permitted development rights to change a property from a family home to an HMO are withdrawn as of 8th June 2020.
IMPORTANT: If you don't maintain the C4 usage of your property, you could wipe thousands of pounds off the value of your property.
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by Patrick Garratt - 31st March 2020 
As a landlord during these uncertain times it's hard to know what maintenance to be completing. Balancing the risk to tenants and contractors from Covid-19, against the requirements to ensure a property is safe and tenants can live comfortably.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th March 2020 
The draft emergency coronavirus bill provides protection from eviction for tenants throughout the coronavirus pandemic by extending the minimum notice required for section 8 and 21 evictions.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th March 2020 Will the new regulations for the property industry be delayed?
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th February 2020 
Five-yearly electrical safety checks are on their way. What can landlords with student property expect? Ben Holdnall has read the legislation. Here are his thoughts.
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by Kate Gregory - 16th January 2020 Landlords in England are required to provide a guide about renting to all tenants. You can find the document here, as well as an explanation of the legislation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 12th August 2019 
The consultation on Section 21 notices is now open. There's some hard news for landlords with student property. That's why it's crucial you get involved.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 5th August 2019 
New rental stock is under threat from Birmingham City Council. Radical plans are afoot to restrict the number of houses that can be converted to rented accommodation for 3-6 people. We've told the council that this is a bad idea. You should do the same thing. Here's how.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 8th July 2019 
What will life be like for landlords with student property once Section 21 repossessions are banned? Purple Frog analyses the government's announcement.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 16th April 2019 