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 Purple Frog Blog
by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2018 
Nottingham’s best student restaurants
There are three reasons to eat out in Nottingham. And several restaurants and pubs to foot each bill, including if someone else is...erm...footing the bill. Here's Sam Aird's pick of the best eats that Nottingham has to offer its students.
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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 
Don’t let poverty ruin your summer term
It's summer term, which means also means it's time for the final loan instalment. Laura Hainey has some sage advice to make sure that the loan doesn't appear the moment it arrives.
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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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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 
Top 3 sunny day outings in Birmingham to help students find their calm
Birmingham's hidden escapes are the best places for students to forget the stress of exams, get out in the fresh air and recharge. Jo Patmore knows the best three places in the second city for students to unwind, away from the stress of the library.
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