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Promoting the Real Value of Your Agency
The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating income from property has...

ASK TDS – Can I claim from a tenant’s deposit if I didn’t provide an inventory?
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) was asked about the value of providing an inventory at the start of a tenancy... A tenancy deposit is an amount of money taken by,...

Updated How to Rent Guide – October 2023
Updated How to Rent Guide - October 2023An updated version of the guide ‘How to rent’ has today been published by the Government.The Department for Levelling Up,...

What to do if a Property has a Pest Infestation
Discussing pest infestations is certainly not an appealing topic; however, it’s a significant problem that, as a letting agent, you may face at some time. Should...

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...