The Private Rented Sector Database will begin rolling out from December this year – requiring all landlords to sign up. If you’ve been following the Renters’ Right Act, you’ll know that the government are implementing a mandatory nationwide database, which…
The HHSRS is used to categorise potential hazards in a property. Local authorities rely on this system when inspecting properties for hazards and potential health risks to occupants. This article will cover what the HHSRS is, when it is used, and…
Here are the key terms of the Renters’ Rights Act that every landlord and property professional should know. If you have any questions about the Renters’ Rights Act or how you may be affected, get in touch with us today. …
The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) is making widespread changes to the private rental sector and will be implemented in phases over the course of the years to come. Let’s look at the roadmap of the RRA and when each change…
The first implementation phase of the Renters’ Rights Act will be delivered on May 1st, 2026, making sweeping changes to the rental sector. If you are a landlord, here’s what you need to do to prepare: 1. Issue the…
A Section 8 notice (of the Housing Act 1988) is a formal notice that permits landlords to regain possession of their property from a tenant in specific instances, typically due to a change in circumstances or a breach of contract. The instances when…
What is Section 8? Section 8 is the legal process that landlords use to regain possession of their rental property for a specific reason, for instance, a breach of contract or a change of the landlord’s circumstances. When seeking possession…
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…
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…