Landlords responsibility for Smoke and CO2 Alarms
A Landlords obligation for smoke and CO2 detectors Landlords – What you need to know about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms What are the regulations around smoke and CO2 detectors in a privately rented property? In October 2015 regulations were introduced to enforce
Pet Friendly Tenancy Agreements
The Ministry of Housing announced a change to the government’s standard tenancy contract last month with the aim of making it easier for tenants with pets to find rental accommodation. This has been a move the government has been edging
Cleaning is the most common cause of tenancy deposit dispute claims
Cleaning is revealed as the top reason for tenancy deposit disputes The 2020 annual review from The Dispute Service (TDS) has claimed that cleaning Is the most common reason for a tenancy deposit dispute, highlighting the importance of detailed and accurate
Houses for rent are being snapped up 30% quicker than last year!
Renters are snapping up properties 30% quicker than last year Housing Portal Zoopla has released their quarterly rental market report which has shown that houses in the UK are being reserved on average 30% faster than this time last year. These
The Tenant Eviction Ban has been extended
The ban on tenant evictions has been extended. The ban on eviction notices was due to end today (11.01.21) but has been extended again for at least 6 weeks in England. Whilst the move is unsurprising to most, landlords and
Rightmove Predicts a 4% House Price Increase in 2021
Rightmove Prediction: House Prices will increase by 4% in 2021 The UK’s biggest property portal ‘Rightmove’ have weighed in with their opinions on the 2021 Housing Market, predicting a 4% rise next year. Experts have been divided on how the market will
Housing Market at its strongest since 2004!
The Housing Market Remains Strong! House prices rose 7.6% year on year in November according to the latest data released by the Halifax Index. This brings the average house price in the UK up to a staggering £253,243. Whilst the Stamp Duty
Property Transactions Up 8%!
UK Property Transactions up 8%! According to data published by HMRC last week, UK monthly property transactions are up by 8.1% year-on-year in October, as well as being 9% higher than September’s figures. There were 105,630 transactions in October 2020, which
Can Property Inventories still be conducted in Lockdown?
Can Property Inventories still be carried out during the government national lockdown? Great news! Inventory services have been allowed to remain open throughout the government restrictions. This is great news for landlords and tenants who want to ensure their properties remain
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme discusses the importance of Inventories
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme discusses the importance of Inventories In an article published with Arla in October, The team at the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) looked back on the challenges and lessons learned in 2020. Facing similar changes to so many