Property Investors Blog - Regulations

Student accommodation roped into Section 21 cull

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.

by Patrick Garratt - 5th August 2019

Your voice is needed! Birmingham Council threatening rented housing stock

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.

by Patrick Garratt - 8th July 2019

Bristol Council throws additional licensing net over the city

Government announces end of Section 21 repossessions

What will life be like for landlords with student property once Section 21 repossessions are banned? Purple Frog analyses the government's announcement.

by Patrick Garratt - 16th April 2019

Need to up a rented property’s EPC rating? You’ll need to pay

A new amendment to energy efficiency regulations means landlords now have to pay towards bring substandard rented properties up to spec. Plus, some exemptions have also been removed. Ben Holdnall explains all...

Landlords to be responsible for competence of electrical inspectors

Under proposed laws, landlords will need to prove electrical inspections at their rented properties are carried out by inspectors who are competent and qualified to carry out the task. Our Senior Property Manager, Ben Holdnall, looks at the announcement.

Landlords must join new redress system, Government announces

The Housing Complaints Resolution Service will make it a legal requirement for landlords to join or face a fine of £5,000.

by Patrick Garratt - 25th January 2019

Tenant fee ban: what landlords need to know

The tenant fee ban will start on 1st June 2019. Here's what landlords with student property need to know about this mammoth change in the private rented sector.

by Patrick Garratt - 21st January 2019

Fitness for Human Habitation bill becomes law

On 20th December 2018 The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) bill gained Royal Assent. The new law requires both private and social landlords to provide tenants with residential properties that are fit for human habitation.

by Patrick Garratt - 7th January 2019

Deposits to be capped at 5 weeks rent

Deposits will be capped at five weeks' rent, the government has decided. This U-turn on the Tenant Fee Bill goes against their decision from earlier this year.

by Patrick Garratt - 6th December 2018