The government has decided to abolish landlords’ ability to serve Section 21 notices. This decision follows claims from tenant support groups that 46% of tenants received eviction notices within six months, leaving many in unstable living conditions.

Social media often showcases questionable ‘eviction notices,’ making it crucial to find a professional letting agent who upholds high standards. Landlords and tenants alike should choose an agent who ensures a smooth and fair rental experience.

In June, we blogged about the concept of rental deposit passporting—a system designed to simplify transferring deposits between landlords when tenants move properties. Housing Secretary James Brokenshire MP has now announced a Call for Evidence on tenancy deposit pro...

The Tenant Fees Act applies to all tenancies in England from Monday 1 June Landlords. From next week, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 applies to all your tenancies and you are banned from charging renters any fees apart from those specified in the legislation. That's rent, ...

Last week we blogged about the new electrical safety regulations that come into force on 1 July. Today we’re reminding landlords to put 1 April in their diaries too, because new rules on energy efficiency are being rolled out. Since 2018, minimum energy efficiency st...

The tenant fees ban has caused a significant loss of income for letting agents, with estimates suggesting a loss of around £200 million in turnover each year. This blow is particularly tough on UK landlords, who are already facing the consequences of recent tax chang...

This section can introduce the idea that agents offering full property management services can increase their annual income by up to 80%, especially in light of new research from ARPM.

A devastating fire ravaged a block of flats in Barking at the beginning of June. While no lives were lost, the rapid spread of the flames posed a severe risk to residents, compounded by reports that fire alarms failed to sound.

The Home Office has released updated Right to Rent guidance for landlords letting properties in England. This aims to address issues caused by recent changes to immigration procedures, ensuring landlords remain compliant with the law.

Refurbishment is big business in the rental sector—and is helping drive up quality despite recent attempts by politicians to colour the PRS as sub-standard and riddled with rogue landlords. In fact, the quality of rented accommodation is on an upward trend