At The Letting Partnership, our Charities & Communities Team (C&C Team) is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Each year, we select one or more charities to champion, dedicating our time and resources to raise funds and...
In this month’s Guest Blog The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) address a common question asked by landlords: “My tenants haven’t paid rent since I gave them notice. Can I recover these costs from their deposits?” It is not uncommon for tenants to ask their landlord to...
The property industry often conjures images of elegant homes, bustling property viewings, and successful deals. However, as recent news stories remind us, the safety of estate and letting agents must be a paramount concern. Letting and estate agents often work alone,...
The subject of access rights to rental properties can often be a contentious one, and the cause of friction between tenants, landlords and letting agents. It’s therefore important to fully understand who has what rights so that you can not only adhere to the law but...
The sudden announcement of a General Election on 4th July has halted the progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill, which could not be passed into law before the dissolution of parliament on 30th May. Although the bill could still become law in the future (Labour has...
When taking on a new instruction, even from an existing landlord, it is imperative that you do your basic due diligence checks. These should always include: that the landlord is the registered owner of the property that the landlord has the right to let out the...
There is a lot of talk about banks closing the client accounts of existing letting agents, but what about those new entrants to the industry, who are struggling to find banks willing to even open client accounts for them in the first place? We attempt to provide some...
In this month’s Guest Blog, Debbie Davies, Head of Sales and Client Success at the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) responds to agent asking: “How can changes to the parties of a tenancy affect the deposit?” Circumstances can rapidly change during the lifespan of a...
Amidst the ongoing debate surrounding proposed qualifications for residential property professionals, there’s a crucial perspective to consider. While the necessity of general higher education certification for estate and letting agents remains contentious, let’s...
