Reeds Rains Blog
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New £5,000 grants for energy efficiency improvements in England
On 8 July 2020, the Chancellor announced a new £2 billion Green Homes Gra...
Our award winning lettings service brings positive results
Whilst many agents are seeing increased demand from tenants for properties ...
An update on evictions during the COVID-19 crisis
Just before lockdown began, the Government announced new, temporary rules a...
News: Electrical safety rules changing in England on 1st July 2020
Following a consultation last year, the Government is finally introducing c...
Stay alert to legionella
Legionella is a bacteria that, if inhaled, can cause Legionnaire’s diseas...
Letting your own home what you need to know
What you need to do to let a home is constantly changing, partly due to mar...
Homes Act applies to all tenancies from 20th March 2020
On 20th March 2019, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 took ...
The Fifth Money Laundering Directive - how will this affect landlords from 10 January 2020?
On the 10 January The Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) takes effect...
The legal changes to expect and plan for in 2020
As has been the case for each of the past few years, there are once again a...
Maintenance focus: The roof
Most pitched roofs are tiled, with natural slate being the most durable, la...
Tenant perspective: Has the fee ban been helpful to tenants?
The ban on charging tenants fees for administering their let came into forc...
What you need to know about the proposed abolition of Section 21
Back in April this year, following a consultation on overcoming the barrier...