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Landlords Under Attack Again – From 6th April
6th April – as well as the beginning of a new tax year, is always a popular date for the government to introduce new legislation…
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Have You Heard of Dominic Raab
I must be honest – I hadn’t. But then, I was not aware of Alok Sharma, either. To clarify, Dominic Raab will be the 16th…
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Bill to Force Landlords to Fix Safety Issues
The above was a recent headline in ‘Inside Housing’. Landlords forced to fix safety issues? Which landlords are those? No good landlord need be forced…
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Post Xmas for Private Landlords
Well, that’s Xmas over for another year. The festive lights will gradually go out, Xmas cards will be taken down. Many will wonder why it…
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Peppa Pig and the Private Landlord
A recent story in the news entertained me, but also made me think. The story concerned a light-hearted article by a Doctor, blaming episodes of…
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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Privately Rented Properties
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are coming, and all landlords must be prepared to ensure that they do not fall foul of the new regulations when…
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Social Housing Insulation Installations Falling Short
A recent article in ‘Inside Housing’ indicates that, though efficient insulation has been demanded, and expected, for many years in the private sector, some social…
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What Television Could Tell Your Tenants
Television has always played a role in influencing its’ viewers opinions; it has been held responsible for lower concentration levels in the young, for making…
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Are Longer Tenancies a Good Idea
During the party conference season, the subject of longer tenancies in the private sector again reared its ugly head. We have to accept, that Shelter…
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Rate increase means it’s time to master finances
Interest rates are rising. The November base rate increase of 0.25 per cent is hardly a huge leap, but all the indications are that more…
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Eviction Process – One Rule for Them…
In my time working with landlords, I have many times heard how unfair the eviction process is for them. They feel the tenants are always…
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Tis the Season for the Party Conference
Autumn is the season of the political party conference, and rarely is there anything to be jolly about. The Conservatives are in disarray with contenders…
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Why buy-to-let is an outstanding wealth-management and retirement income strategy
The concern about adequate retirement income is one of the most important financial issues for those aged 30-50. Today they face a ‘triple whammy’: Pensions…
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Airbnb’s Direct Impact on the Private Rental Sector
When tax changes were announced last year, landlords in the private rental sector were quick to say they would withdraw from the sector. This is…
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The End of the Cash Deposit
Long experience of working with the vulnerable has proved that providing a cash deposit is often a major headache for prospective tenants. It is easy…
