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Temporary Right to Rent Changes Extended (Again!)

by admin | Jun 21, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

Changes to the mandatory right to rent checks which were introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will now end on 31/08/2021, extended from 17/05/2021 and 21/06/2021. The further extension follows the government’s announcement on 14/06/2021 to extend the date...

How Landlords Can Save Tax With The Marriage Allowance

by admin | Jun 9, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

In the UK, landlords are able to save tax by sharing the Personal Allowance of their lower-earning spouse. This way, they can maximise the total household’s take-home pay without falling foul of the taxman. However, there are strict rules. And it’s for this reason...

Bailiff Ban Over and Notice Periods Shortened!

by admin | Jun 1, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

The ban on bailiff evictions is now over! Of course, the courts will continue to prioritise the most serious cases, such as those involving fraud or anti-social behaviour. With many evictions still waiting to be enforced which predate the pandemic, this will not be a...

Private Rental Sector Exit Plan Confirmed!

by Amy | May 14, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

The government has finally announced the private rental sector exit plan out of the lockdown restriction. Notice Periods As part of a phased approach, those notice periods which are currently extended to six months will be reduced to four months from 01/06/2021....

Private Rental Sector Exit Plan?

by admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

Now that we have a roadmap out of national lockdown, the Government “should set out how it intends for the sector to transition out of the pandemic… to publish a proper exit plan for the private rented sector from national and local...

The Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations – EPC’s

by admin | Apr 6, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members

The Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations set a minimum energy efficiency level for domestic private rented properties. The Regulations apply to all domestic private rented properties that are: let on specific types of tenancy agreementlegally...