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.
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by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2018 Landlord
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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by Kate Gregory - 6th April 2018 
Deposits should be capped at 5 weeks’ rent, says committee
The Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with reviewing the tenant fee ban has recommended reducing the amount of deposit landlords can ask from tenants. Patrick Garratt looks at this and its other recommendations.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 5th April 2018 
New mandatory code of practice for letting agents
Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler, has announced that letting agents will get a new mandatory code of practice, enforced by an independent regulator. Patrick Garratt has a look at the announcement.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd April 2018 
Spike in UCAS applications from international students
The number of international students hoping to attend a UK university has rocketed by 11% in 2018, UCAS says. Where does this leave UK and EU applications? Patrick Garratt casts his eye over the figures.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th March 2018 
Minimum bedroom sizes for HMOs
The Government has announced the implementation of national minimum bedroom sizes for rental properties. Plus, some good news for landlords worried that local authorities would charge for waste management.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 16th March 2018 
Changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards explained
New standards for energy efficiency apply from 1st April 2018. Landlords can only offer properties for new tenancies if the property has a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E.
Read more … by Kate Gregory - 16th March 2018