Building Safety
January brought Government announcements that a new array of procedures to improve building safety will be produced. “This Government is
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
Mandatory electrical inspections by landlords and agents look certain to be approved by parliament in the next few weeks and
Long Term Empty Properties
A new study by “Action on Empty Homes” and the Nationwide Building Society states that 2018 saw the largest rise
Mortgage Application Refused?
According to the latest research gathered from 100 mortgage brokers in the UK, almost half of those who have been
Leasehold versus Commonhold
Since 2017 the government has talked, with a hard-hitting approach, to end abusive and unfair leasehold practices. There is now
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector
The government has decided to tighten up on the rules regarding electrical safety. This includes making sure that the inspectors
Millennial Renting: What are renters looking for?
The definition of the term “millennial” is an intangible one with many using it simply to describe young adults. Pew
Winter Weather! Are you ready?
Temperatures have dropped and there has been some snow in parts of the UK this week. Now is a good
Right to Rent Act
As of today 1st December 2016, landlords and agents not complying with this law (leasing to those that do not
