Legislation

We are now just over two weeks away from a general election. 

The government is currently consulting on big changes to landlords’ rights. They plan to stop landlords evicting tenants under section 21, usually known as no-fault evictions.

If it seems to you that there’s an ever-growing list of things you need to do to get your property ready to rent, you’re right. 

Tenant referencing helps landlords decide whether a potential tenant is likely to be able to pay their rent on time and keep their property in good condition. 

Section 24, also known as the ‘tenant tax’, means that landlords will only be able to claim tax relief on mortgage interest and other financing costs at the basic rate of tax. 

The abolition of no-fault evictions; what you need to know

The government is currently consulting on big changes to landlords’ rights. They plan to stop landlords evicting tenants under section 21, usually known as no-fault evictions. They also..

Could rent controls in London make the city’s housing more affordable? The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, who unveiled his proposals for rent controls earlier this month certainly thinks so. Others are vehemently opposed, warning that controls would..

The ban on tenant fees applies to new or renewed tenancy agreements signed on or after 1 June 2019. It bans most letting fees and caps tenancy deposits paid by tenants in the private rented sector in England. It aims to eliminate hidden costs..

As a new landlord, your number one priority is probably to let your property out as soon as possible and maximise on your rental income. But before you shout “yes” to the first offer you receive and book that long-awaited, (*sigh*) holiday to..