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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 the property itself and the tenants. Emergency situations are always unwelcome, from flooding to fires and...
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) (either mandatory or discretionary licensing) one of the more predictable responses/defences will be...
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 result, numerous landlords have been prompted to contact their letting agents to explore the possibility of...
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, essentially obsolete. However, given the wide-ranging and hotly debated topics being considered, the new bill is...
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 deposit!What is a deposit use clause? A deposit use clause is a section of the tenancy agreement that...
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 management of properties. One such regulation that letting agents need to be aware of is ‘Selective...
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 introduced the highly anticipated and long overdue Renters (Reform) Bill in England, aiming to reshape the...
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 managing properties, dealing with tenants, and handling day-to-day operations. Not to mention sourcing new...
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 deduction for, and Part 2 - How much a landlord can claim, we will explore how a landlord can best prepare for...