Tenant not giving keys back and gone AWOL at inspection?

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I provided my tenant with a Form 6A / Section 21(1) form in October with the agreed date of 3rd Jan 2019 to vacate the property. At the time, she seemed agreeable to the arrangement and was understanding of my change in circumstance which meant I needed her to vacate the property.

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Is the ICO fit for purpose?

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The information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has serious questions to answer. The National Landlords alliance has written to her on behalf of its members and with respect to two specific complaints by members one of whom is an elected public official.

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Landlord responsibilites summary .Gov

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If you are renting out a property in England or Wales the government provide a summary of landlord responsibilities which many landlords will be completely familiar with, but it is still common to find the basics missed. Click here for the full .Gov web pages.

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Open ended tenancies and on the hook for start dates?

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As Scotland is leading the way in bringing more uncertainty to an uncertain future for the PRS I am faced with a puzzling question. I am currently advertising a vacant property, but notes of interest are coming from prospective tenants looking to secure a property in September 2019.

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Dame Colette Bowe and Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia appointed to FPC

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Dame Colette Bowe and Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia have been appointed as external members of the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC), the Chancellor announced today (3 January 2019).

Dame Colette Bowe is the current Chairman of the Banking Standards Board

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SDLT and CGT potential faux pas?

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Hi everyone, Thank you for adding me into this community. I really hope to be able to contribute going forward. First of all, I’d like some advice please. I bought a BTL property 5 years ago. I live in rented accommodation myself.

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Restriction on investment property preventing remortgage

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I have an investment property where just I am named on the title deed and we have a Declaration of Trust where my wife is a 50% beneficial owner. The solicitors who set up the Declaration of Trust also placed a ‘joint proprietor or trustee restriction’

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Where are the best places to invest in UK property in 2019?

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2019 is finally upon us and with the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, many are apprehensive about investing in the UK property market. We believe that there is still opportunity to be had, if you know where to look. Read on to find out where we think the best places to invest in UK property in 2019 are.

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Guardian accuses Landlords of ‘ripping off’ Councils

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The Guardian article, click here, “Councils ‘ripped off’ by private landlords, experts warn” accuses private landlords of ‘ripping off” desperate councils trying to house the homeless. They say local authorities are now spending almost £1bn on temporary accomodation with some councils spending £200 per head of population on sheltering homeless households.

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Suspicious Activities – How do I inspect?

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I am a landlord and I have suspicions over the activities of a tenant. I don’t think he wants me to visit the property.

What is my legal right to inspect the property – how much notice is required.

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