Following his pledge to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions before next general election, Housing Secretary Michael Gove has announced more planned changes to the private rental sector, this time setting his sights on the short-let market. In a press release by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities this morning, proposed changes to planning […]
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In an interview with the BBC, Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced that Section 21 evictions in England will be ‘Outlawed’ by the next general election, which can be no later than January 2025. The controversial plan to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions has been met with both criticism and praise from different parties since its
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What is selective licensing & does it affect your property? In simple terms, selective licensing is a regime of conditions and requirements applied to properties in a specific area that is enforced by local authorities. This regime must be satisfied in order to be able to let out a property. It is important to note
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill Condensed: How it Affects Leaseholders and Freeholders Going Forward After many delays and wide speculation, the Leasehold Bill was officially announced during the King’s Speech earlier last week, on Tuesday 7th November 2023. The speech formally introduced the ‘Leasehold and Freehold Bill’, which promises to deliver big changes to the
5 Ways to Boost Your Property’s Insulation for Winter According to AXA, approximately £1 for every £4 spent on heating a home in Britain is lost due to insufficient insulation, meaning that it takes longer to heat a property, and is more expensive, and the heat is retained for less time. Properties with poor insulation
How to Identify Wear and Tear in a Rental Property During a tenancy, wear and tear of common areas, furniture, and appliances is par for the course. But how can wear and tear, and damage (accidental or intentional), be identified? Knowing the difference between wear and tear and damaged property can make the difference between
Make your room to let as attractive as possible for long-term renters. Here are 7 ways to attract more tenants to your HMO property. 1 – High-speed internet For the majority of tenants, a strong internet connection is a basic necessity, so having a property with a poor internet connection, or none at all, will
Do you have questions about obtaining an HMO licence? Use this guide to learn more about HMO property, and when licensing is required. What is an HMO? A House in Multiple Occupation, or HMO, refers to a shared property rented by at least 3 people, from more than one household, that share facilities such as
For even the most seasoned landlords, finding new tenants for your rental property can be an unsettling task. Whilst there are many ways to reference prospective tenants in order to find the best candidate, extra cover and support with the tenant’s rental payments via a rental guarantor is a great way to make the process
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Follow these necessary steps to prepare your HMO for renting and ensure that it is legally compliant. 1 – Licensing. Before anything else, you must contact your local authority, and check whether you must obtain an HMO licence. If licensing is necessary – find out exactly what you need to do to be granted a