In an ideal situation, tenants have a happy home, and the landlord earns a fair return on their property investment. In the majority of let properties in the private rental sector, this is the position. However, sometimes things can go wrong. But in most cases, issues can be amicably resolved. […]
On 19 February the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced a change in the rules governing Airbnb-type lettings by requiring planning permission for properties let for more than 90 days per year, introducing a mandatory national register of short term lets and giving councils greater powers to control short-term lets. […]
If you’re a landlord renting out a property, you might wonder what kind of home insurance you need. If so, you’re not alone. In the last year, over 8,000 people in the UK Googled “What does landlord insurance cover?” according to new research by Confused.com’s home insurance experts. Landlords often buy […]
By Lynne Swanson, Legal Executive, Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors Landlords must fulfil a number of strict legal requirements when letting their property, and there can be significant consequences if they fail to do so. These include procedures that must be followed when renting out a property to a new […]
First proposed in 2019, the Renters Reform Bill intends to introduce widespread rental reforms that will significantly impact landlords and tenants throughout England. As the proposed changes will have implications for the rental housing sector and private landlords, London lettings agency JOHNS&CO are providing their expert insight on the opportunities and protections […]
Sometimes, it becomes necessary to make the difficult decision of evicting a tenant. Be it due to non-payment of rent, damage to the property, or other reasons, ensuring the eviction is carried out in a legal manner is crucial. This is where tenant eviction services come into play. Below, we […]
The priority for the majority of landlords is rental income that is paid on time, but there is also the priority of providing a property that is fundamentally safe for tenants to live in. Without ensuring the property is safe when it comes to emergencies such as a fire, you […]
A controversial change due to be brought about in the proposed Renters’ Reform Bill is the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault evictions’: it is this, among other measures, which is intended to ‘professionalise’ the private rented sector (PRS). But many believe that the repeal of Section 21 is not […]
Property values jumped by 9.8% in 2021, meaning landlords have made more money from their homes with capital appreciation than in annual rent. For landlords looking to find tenants fast, London based Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon have put together a simple yet practical 12 tip guide to ensure landlords have a smooth letting process – perfect for getting your home off […]
I’ve had a question in from a reader asking, ‘What are the responsibilities of a landlord?’. That’s a great question, and there’s two different ways at looking at this. Firstly, from a moral point of view, the responsibility of the landlord is to provide good, safe, sound, watertight, good quality […]
