Section 21 notices, also known as ‘No-fault evictions’ are being removed in the Renters Rights Bill, so what will landlords use to get their property back when its necessary? In the majority of cases, the answer is Section 8, which is a notice that landlords can use to regain possession to their property so long […]
What are Section 8 notices? A Section 8 notice (of the Housing Act 1988) is a formal notice that permits a landlord to regain possession of their property from a tenant for a specific reason, typically due to a change in circumstances, or a breach of contract. The ‘reasons’ for giving a section 8 notice
After the Conservatives’ “Rental Reform Bill” was dropped after parliament was prorogued, the now incumbent Labour party has published the “Renters’ Rights Bill“, which is touted as delivering the largest changes to the private rental sector in decades. NOTE: The information contained in this article is based primarily on the government’s ‘Guide to the Renters’
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On 1st April 2025, councils in England were given the authority to charge up to 100% council tax premium on secondary homes, affecting holiday homeowners and short-term let landlords. The premium, also called “additional council tax” is applicable to homes that are furnished but are not used as one’s sole/main residence. The government describe second
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AST contracts are going to be removed by the Renters’ Rights Bill as soon as this summer. The proposed legislation outlines several ways in which it is going to change the private rental sector, and one of the biggest ones is the removal of AST tenancies. ASTs or ‘Assured Shorthold Tenancies’ are the current industry
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill is touted as being the largest reform of the private rental sector (PRS) since the 1980s, so now’s the time to prepare yourself to keep your yields high for when the changes come into force – which could be as soon as this summer. Here are 3 tips to help you
If you’ve ever purchased a property or are planning to do so in the future, you would have no doubt encountered Stamp Duty or SDLT. But what exactly is it? Why does it exist? And how is it changing in 2025? What is Stamp Duty? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) known more commonly as just
There are many approaches to letting out a property, but the two most debated are long-term AST lets, and short-term Airbnb holiday lets. Both strategies are profitable and can be quite versatile, but which is best for you? Stick around and find out by the end of this article. Prefer video format? watch our video
Avoid these 10 common mistakes when letting out your property Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced property owner, navigating the world of renting can be tricky. From legal obligations to tenant responsibilities and relationships, it’s easy to stumble if you’re not careful. Today we’re looking at the top 10 pitfalls that landlords
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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