Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard deadline looms closer
Landlords of a domestic private rented property have until 1st April 2020 to ensure that their property complies with the ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard EPC band E. This will apply to any property that is let under an assured tenancy, a regulated tenancy or a domestic agricultural tenancy, as well as any other […]
What To Do If a Tenant Won’t Pay Rent | Top Tips
You’ve found the perfect tenants, they’ve moved in without issue, and you’re expecting smooth sailing with the tenancy. But then you check your bank account and find that rent hasn’t been paid that month. If your tenant won’t pay rent – What do you do? There are a number of different options available. Guild Members […]
How to find a tenant quickly to prevent a void period
No one wants an empty house. One of the main worries that many landlords experience is the possibility that a month or more will pass between lets without any rental income. It is crucial to minimise void periods where possible by acting fast and making sure you get the next tenant for your property. It […]
What do proposed changes to Section 21 mean for landlords and tenants?
On Sunday 21 July this year, the Government announced that they had launched their consultation on the abolition of Section 21. The consultation, which will only cover England, will be open for 12 weeks closing on Saturday 12 October. In the consultation, the Government proposes to remove Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) from the Housing Act […]