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Longer Tenancies – Again
The topic of longer tenancies has again reared its’ (to many buy to let investors) ugly head. The new Housing Minister, James Brokenshire, seems to…
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Properties to be Confiscated from Rogue Landlords
Perhaps it is the time of year, but ‘rogue landlords’ have reared their ugly head in Parliament. Maybe it is eagerness to address the issue…
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A letter to Andy Burnham
I am sure I cannot be the only one who believes that when a politician such as Andy Burnham wants to make a stand, wants…
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The Right to Buy and Private Renters
Margaret Thatcher was elected as Prime Minister in May 1979 with the ‘Right to Buy’ promise that Britain would become a property-owning democracy. The Right…
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Another Month Another Housing Minister
A new month and with it, a new housing minister. But is a new housing minister a compliment to the sector? It is not surprising…
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Ensure You Are GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) Compliant
Landlords should be aware by now that from 25th May this year, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will be introduced which will replace the Data…
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More Research and More Legislation for Letting Agents
I really enjoy the research I do to enable me to come up with items for Landlord Knowledge. The reading, the google searches, the conversations…
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A ‘Diet’ for Private Sector Landlords
We all know about a healthy diet. We know it should be balanced, with fats, carbohydrates and proteins providing essential vitamins and minerals to ensure…
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All Rental Properties Must Now Have EPC rating E or Higher
All landlords should be aware that from 1st April, their properties now must have an EPC rating E or above for new tenancies. Properties with existing…
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Changes in Landlord Legislation for this Year
There are some years which seem to be dominated by changes in landlord legislation and 2018 seems to be one of those years. Some of…
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Council Tax Liability – Be Clear Who Pays
The gradual introduction of Universal Credit from 2013 has brought many issues for both landlords and tenants, not least Council Tax liability. Landlords, social as…
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Guide for Universal Credit Claimants
After five long years a guide has finally been issued by the government for those seeking to claim Universal credit for their housing and living…
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Help for the Private Rented Sector
The private rented sector is usually associated with older properties and certainly, if media are to be believed, these are the older, worse condition properties….
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The Labour Party Wants Dogs in Tenancies
That is perhaps a little unfair, in that the Labour party is not recommending that all tenants should own dogs, but they certainly want to…
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Right to Rent Legislation Challenged….Finally
Since the Right to Rent legislation was introduced nationwide from 1st February 2016, the responsibility for checking the immigration status of prospective tenants and their…
