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Skip the Yearly Accountant’s Report Stress!
All letting agents should have their client money account(s) inspected annually. But why is this necessary, and what options are available? We explain the...
Dealing with Property Emergencies
If an emergency arises at a rental property that you manage, it’s important you respond rapidly and deal with it effectively, not least to minimise the impact on...
What is a ‘Reasonable Excuse’ for failing to license an HMO?
What is a reasonable excuse for failing to license your HMO property?Whenever a claim is made for failure to properly register a HMO (House in Multiple Occupation)...
Rent Increases: Do you know what’s allowed?
The UK has recently experienced a notable increase in interest rates, and this development has had a direct impact on mortgage rates across the country. As a...
How to serve a section 21 notice
How to serve a section 21 noticeThe Renters (Reform) Bill will soon enough make section 21 Housing Act 1988 notices, otherwise known as ‘no fault’ notices,...
ASK TDS – Understanding the Deposit Use Clause
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) was asked about deposit use clauses; what they are, what they’re used for, and why you need one if you want to claim from the...
Selective Licensing: The Basics
In recent years, the UK private rented sector has witnessed a significant increase in government regulation to ensure better standards for tenants and improved...
Renters (Reform) Bill: Transforming the Private Rented Sector
According to government records there are currently 11 million private renters and 2.3 million landlords in England. On the 17th of May 2023, the UK parliament...
TOP 5 Reasons to Outsource Your Client Accounting
TOP 5 REASONS TO OUTSOURCE YOUR CLIENT ACCOUNTINGAs a dedicated letting agent, or estate agent with a lettings portfolio, you already have a lot on your plate...
Claiming from a tenant’s deposit – Part 3
Claiming from a tenant's deposit - Part 3 In the third and final part of our series ‘Claiming from a tenant’s deposit’, Part 1 - What a landlord can make a...
ASK TDS – The Problem with Serving Prescribed Information Too Early
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) was asked what happens if you serve your Prescribed Information too early... As a landlord or letting agent, there’s a...
Renters Reform – An update
Renters Reform – An update on what life without section 21 notices might look likeWe have been waiting for an update on the Renters Reform Bill for a while. We know...