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Update on possessions: eviction ban extension and new rules for proceeding in court

Courts in England and Wales had been due to reopen for possession hearings ...
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Buy to Let mortgages update

In the first couple of months of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of mo...
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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 ...
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An update on evictions during the COVID-19 crisis

Just before lockdown began, the Government announced new, temporary rules a...
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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...
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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...
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Homes Act applies to all tenancies from 20th March 2020

On 20th March 2019, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 took ...
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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...
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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...
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Tenant perspective: Has the fee ban been helpful to tenants?

The ban on charging tenants fees for administering their let came into forc...

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