new regulations

Amendment to Right to Rent Checks – Covid-19

The Home Office has announced that Right to Rent checks can be completed without meeting tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic.

by Patrick Garratt - 31st March 2020

Birmingham City Council – Article 4

Across the whole of Birmingham, permitted development rights to change a property from a family home to an HMO are withdrawn as of 8th June 2020.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.

by Patrick Garratt - 31st 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

How to Rent Guide

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.

by Patrick Garratt - 12th August 2019

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

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...

by Ben Holdnall - 4th April 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