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Do I still need to pay my rent? (Covid-19)

Advice for current tenants about paying rent, the potential to end tenancies early, and where they can access financial support.

by Patrick Garratt - 22nd March 2020

Compulsory Electrical Safety Testing Goes Live This Summer

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.

by Ben Holdnall - 16th January 2020

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

Bristol Council throws additional licensing net over the city

The Spring Statement at a glance for landlords

The Chancellor's Spring Statement: a quick guide of the bits of interest to landlords and property investors.

by Patrick Garratt - 14th March 2019

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.

by Ben Holdnall - 31st January 2019

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

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

Nottingham Council loses £95k fight about student room sizes

A legal fight over minimum bedroom sizes at two Nottingham properties has some interesting implications for landlords with student property.

How does the Autumn budget affect landlords?

The Autumn 2018 Budget had a few nuggets for landlords. Anyone expecting Philip Hammond to raise the private rented sector and buy-to-let investors up to the sunny uplands will be disappointed. Here's our overview of the Chancellor's announcements for the industry.

by Patrick Garratt - 30th October 2018