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Autumn Statement 2016
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, confirmed that his first Autumn statement will also be his last – he has announced that in future…
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Ensure Your Tenancy Agreement Is Watertight
When asked if their tenancy agreement says what they want it to say most landlords would confidently say ‘yes it does’, particularly if obtained from…
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The Peril Of Japanese Knotweed
In over twenty years of assisting landlords I did not think there was anything new that could be sprung upon me, but as happens occasionally,…
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‘Generation Rent’ Has No Age Limit
A lot has been written and said about ‘Generation Rent’ as it applies to young people, unable to gain a foothold on the property ladder…
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Security Risk Delays Universal Credit
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) was due to roll out the Universal Credit digital service nationally in 2017, but it now appears that…
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Landlords – Know The Rules
The changes that have come thick and fast over the last 18 months are confusing for even the most experienced landlords. How difficult is it,…
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Barwell Softens The Bias On Home Ownership
The Housing Minister, Gavin Barwell, had seemed to be continuing with the bias towards home ownership shown by the Cameron/Clegg Government and continued under Mr….
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When Is Eviction Reasonable
I am often asked when eviction is reasonable. Where a tenant is 2 months or more in rent arrears, there will be no argument from…
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Buy to Let tax changes
From 2020 income tax on buy to let properties will be charged on turnover and credit for tax on mortgage interest will be limited to…
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18-21 year olds to lose Universal Credit
Landlords seem to be always at the wrong end of the line. For years, they responded to the calls from local authorities to convert accommodation…
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The Human Rights Act 1998
When assisting in the completion of Court paperwork, the one question most landlords struggle with is if there are any Human Rights issues. Most landlords…
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Letting Fees To Be Abolished
It was a small item in a Metro daily some years ago that alerted me to what I thought would be the next Shelter/CAB campaign….
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Landlords and Hoarders
Landlords are used to problem tenants; those that don’t pay the rent, those that cause nuisance to neighbours, that damage properties through malice or accident….
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Landlords – Be Prepared
The Scouts motto of ‘be prepared’ is particularly apt at this time for private sector landlords, faced with changes in legislation it appears on a…
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Letting Business Or Charity
I often advise that if letting a property, family are the last people you should consider. Nothing breaks up a friendship, or affects family relations…
