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Law Society unsurprisingly cautions against replacing legal advice with mediation

With  the UK government ending its eviction ban today and tapering down emergency measures from June the Law Society of England and Wales president, Stephanie Boyce, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has been a testing time for landlords and tenants alike.

HMO vs Single Let – Which Is Best?

Property Investors ponder over whether HMO or Single Let is the best strategy for Buy To Let?
The answer may surprise you!
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210,000 tenants may face difficulties post Covid arrears

Thousands of private renters who have built arrears during the pandemic face problems finding an alternative home because of damage to their credit scores according to a new survey.
With the Government refusing to support tenants and landlords in tackl…

Has anyone else been contacted directly by the ICO?

I’ve just received a letter from the Information Commissioner’s Office, Wilmslow addressed to our Management Company informing us that most companies need to pay a fee of between £40-£60 a year. It says if you are liable and have not paid a…

8% of Private Renters are behind on their rent

In England, the ban on most bailiff-enforced evictions comes to an end on Monday, while the notice period landlords need to give tenants will be reduced from six to four months. Citizens Advice are reporting an increasing number of private tenants are …

Landlords threaten council with Judicial Review over HMO Licensing Scheme

For once, well organised Landlords are threatening to take the council to the High Court over plans to expand a housing licensing scheme.
York Residential Landlords Association claim City of York Council’s proposals are “unlawful and irrati…

Continued imbalance of supply and demand is a concern

Propertymark’s latest Housing Market Report has indicated that a record 32% of properties sold for more than the original asking price. This smashes the previous record back in May 2014 of 19%.
Propertymark Chief Policy Advisor, Mark Hayward
The …

Right to see payslips if tenant in arrears?

An elderly family member has rented a property to a council tenant for 20 years plus. My relative hasn’t managed it well and is owed £8,000 in missed rent payments. As my relative is ‘slightly’ at fault (in my view)
The post Right to see payslips if te…

Nuisance cherry tree?

I’m in the process of buying a house and in the conveyancing process, and it has appeared that there is a dispute between a neighbour and this property on a very large cherry tree that sits in the corner of this garden
The post Nuisance cherry tr…

Looking to purchase from deceased estate

Hi, I am looking to purchase an empty property. The owner has passed away after a number of years in a care home.
The property is in a state of disrepair, and the deceased still shows as the registered owner
The post Looking to purchase from deceased e…

New global guidance for Land Measurement

New guidance on the measurement of land for development projects such as new housing and commercial development have been published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 25 May 2021, which defines common measurements used across the built env…

Sheriff Rides in to Tackle Transfer Times of Orders for Possession

As Sheriffs, we are continuing to monitor transfer times of Orders for Possession from the County Court to the High Court for landlords, and other claimants who want a faster and more effective transfer system.  So, we will be sharing our research with…

Compensation of 60 years regulated tenant?

I have inherited a property with a regulated tenant of over 60 years standing. I am aware that to gain an EICR the property will require a complete rewire. The property is immaculately maintained and decorated by the tenant.
How do I stand regarding ma…

Does it make sense to give tenants 2 years notice?

I have a 2-bed flat which I have rented out to the same tenants since I bought it over nine years ago.
As I am now planning to make some changes to my (small) portfolio, I want to sell the flat early in 2023.
The post Does it make sense to give tenants…

New national design code being tested across 14 areas in England

A new national design code meaning areas are beautiful, well-designed and locally-led is being tested across 14 areas in England, Housing Minister Christopher Pincher has announced. The code will ensure future developments are beautiful and fit in with…

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