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Another Pointless Section 8 Notice Change
It is difficult for landlords to believe that there is not a positive intention to ‘wrong foot’ them when they need to evict a tenant…
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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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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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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 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…
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The Sheriff’s In Town
The Sheriff’s Office have published statistics provided by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) for the first quarter of 2016 which are enough to cause many…
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Dealing With Demands of Long-Term Tenants
The private rental market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, with the average tenancy now lasting over four years. Jacqui Glenn director at Argos…
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New Build Property Remains Attractive
Almost 70% of people would like new build properties to be better equipped for modern living, with people citing a desire for more storage, renewable…
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Brexit and the UK Property Market
Chancellor George Osborne has claimed that property prices in the UK could fall by almost a fifth if Britain were to leave the EU. Speaking…
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The Typical Landlord
Mention landlords to the general public and it is a safe bet that one of two images will spring to mind, reflecting what the popular…
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Asbestos – The Hidden Danger
Watch an auction programme on the television, and you will see eager buyers, willing to snap up properties in poor condition, sometimes without surveys or…
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April 1st – Are You Ready
Landlords need to be ready as 1st April sees the imposition of Stamp Duty Land Tax. This means that landlords buying further buy to let…
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The Housing Enforcers
I am sure it has nothing to do with me, but following a couple of appearances on our local BBC news programme, I did make…
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Taking Disabled Tenants
Most people that had any knowledge of disabled people and the way historically they have been treated, must applaud that now even severe disability does…