Category : Property

The government recently introduced the Renters’ Rights Bill, designed to increase landlords’ responsibilities and bolster tenant protections. With the government aiming to fast-track the Bill, now is the time to find out more about what’s coming up and prepare. Continue reading

Managing an HMO is about much more than just renting rooms. It comes with extensive responsibilities for landlords, who must navigate a wide range of regulations or face tough penalties. Find out more in this brief guide to HMO rules and licensing. Continue reading

There are various ways to lease commercial premises to tenants, each with its own benefits and downsides. Read on to find out more about tenancies at will, licences to occupy, and leases. Continue reading

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 gives commercial tenants a statutory right to continue occupation of the premises after their initial lease term has expired. When entering into a new lease, however, this can be opted-out of. Find out more. Continue reading

The Renters Reform Bill received its first reading back in May 2023 and is now poised for its third reading, but no date has yet been set. With a general election on the horizon, and disagreement within the government on parts of the bill, could it be at risk? Continue reading

Landlords must undertake Right to Rent checks under the Immigration Act 2014. Fines for failing to carry out checks have recently increased substantially. Landlords with no previous breaches face fines of £5000 per lodger or £10,000 per tenant and those with previous breaches, £10,000 per lodger and £20,000 per tenant. Find out ... Continue reading

In its recent White Paper on rental reform, the Government proposed the abolition of s21 no fault evictions and fixed term residential tenancies. The Renters Reform Bill has done just that, putting more reliance on s8 of the Housing Act 1988 and expanding its grounds for evictions. What will this mean for landlords and tenants? Continue reading

The UK Government seeks to provide a fairer balance between the interests of landlords and tenants. Do their proposed reforms achieve this goal? Continue reading

Eight years ago, rules were introduced making it mandatory to provide tenants with a range of information at the start of a new tenancy. This includes the Government’s “How to Rent” booklet, which was updated in March 2023. Read more about the changes to the booklet here. Continue reading

From 30 June 2022, anyone buying a new long residential lease in England or Wales (which has been granted for a premium) will not be charged ground rents under the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022.Ground rents are often found in long leases (granted for a term of more than 21 years) and are annual payments a tenant must m ... Continue reading