Tenant left without serving a notice?

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Hello, I am looking for some advice from Property118 readers. A tenant left without serving a notice, which was required in the AST.
My question is: Can I claim the deduction from their deposit for the rent they are still liable for?

View Full Article: Tenant left without serving a notice?

Landlords and EPC targets – Tenants want improved homes but not higher rents

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Last week the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans to scrap energy-efficiency targets for landlords – showing, one organisation says – that the Conservatives are on the side of landlords rather than renters.

However, with the prospect of landlords of not having to spend thousands of pounds to get their properties to EPC C standard

View Full Article: Landlords and EPC targets – Tenants want improved homes but not higher rents

Next steps for Renters’ Reform Bill unveiled

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Michael Gove has revealed plans for the next reading of the Renters’ Reform Bill.

In a speech last night to the Centre for Policy Studies forum and a Shelter evening reception the Housing Secretary seemed to confirm that the next reading will take place this Autumn.

View Full Article: Next steps for Renters’ Reform Bill unveiled

Update to ‘How to rent guide’ published

admin    Uncategorized     agents

The updated ‘How to rent guide’ has been published and includes the latest advice for landlords and tenants on renting a property in England.

The latest guide must be handed to tenants before they move in because failing to do so might invalidate a Section 21 notice.

View Full Article: Update to ‘How to rent guide’ published

Housing market activity remains weak

admin    Uncategorized     agents

House prices remain unchanged in September, but remain down 5.3% year on year, Nationwide reports.

Nationwide’s House Price Index found that house prices in London declined by 3.8% year-on-year to £514,325 in the third quarter of 2023.

View Full Article: Housing market activity remains weak

Errors by Letting Agency?

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Hello, two years ago we completely renovated my partner’s home before offering it up to rent through a full management letting agent.

Recently, following a failed gas boiler safety check, we arranged for our gas engineer to fit a new boiler.

View Full Article: Errors by Letting Agency?

Bristol tops homebuyer demand despite market slowdown

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Bristol is the most sought-after location for homebuyers in England, according to the latest homebuyer demand index by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk.

The index, which measures the ratio of total for sale stock that has already been sold subject to contract (SSTC) or marked as under offer

View Full Article: Bristol tops homebuyer demand despite market slowdown