Today the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published new ‘how to’ guides so that landlords, leaseholders and tenants in England can understand their rights and responsibilities.
Countrywide plc, the largest residential estate agency and lettings network in the country, has announced the introduction of the Propertymark Qualifications' Level 2 Award throughout its branch network.
On Wednesday 20 June the House of Commons released a briefing paper on the Tenant Fees Bill ahead of the report stage, which we expect to be announced shortly.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has today launched a new online property portal that offers Londoners a one-stop shop where they can search for an affordable home to buy in the capital.
Today, the Government have announced that they are to conduct a review into licensing schemes, with a view to publishing their findings next year. They have also released guidance on the new HMO rules which will come into effect in October this year.
Section 21 notices are a daily part of a letting agent's working life, but following recent court rulings, it's become clear that the existing practices of some agents may result in cases being thrown out of court.
Having adopted the two charities of Welsh Air Ambulance and Cancer Research Wales to support throughout 2018, Williams & Goodwin The Property People have organised many fund raising and promotional events for the year.
With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) now in place, it is important that you have an established procedure which sets out how to securely dispose of data when it is no longer needed.
With condensation and a damp environment, general wear and tear is expected in bathrooms during the life of a tenancy but in what situations can this lead to tenancy deposit deductions? TDS’s Mike Morgan, Director of Dispute Resolution, lifts the lid on bathroom-related deposit disputes and how they can be avoided.
ARLA Propertymark is delighted to welcome their new presidential team for the year ahead.
The Welsh Government Bill banning fees charged in the private rented sector has been launched in the Welsh Assembly today.
Since the introduction of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 (the 2016 Act) agents have had to adapt to working with the new Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) and get to grips with what that means for them on a day to day basis. However, the initial feedback is that tenants are finding the changes harder to adjust to than landlords or agents.
Earlier this week, the High Court agreed to allow a judicial review of Right to Rent in response to an application by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants supported by the Residential Landlords Association.
Ever fancied being an ARLA Propertymark Regional Rep? Well, now's your chance.
On Tuesday 5 June, ARLA Chief Executive David Cox gave evidence to MPs on the Public Bill Committee who were examining the Tenancy Fees Bill.
Mitigating risk as a letting agent or landlord is key, but when job cuts are taking place at major companies such as Marks and Spencer, Tesco and BT the risk of tenant defaults is creeping up.
A report published by the Social Security Advisory Committee (an independent advisory body) has found that independent young people's inability to pay rent as a result of successive government's social security policies is also negatively affecting their ability to find work.
With summer just around the corner, and the weather finally taking a turn for the better, the attentions of tenants and landlords begin to turn to the garden to make the most of the sunshine. But be aware, gardening can be a thorny issue when it comes to deposit disputes, says Michael Hill, an adjudicator with Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS).