Piccolo joins the Property Ombudsman
2 minute readThe Property Ombudsman scheme provides a free, fair and independent service for dealing with unresolved disputes between member agents and tenants and landlords of property in the UK. Member agents must follow the Property...
Government pledges to increase professionalism in the Private Rented Sector
3 minute readThe Government has outlined a package of measures aimed at raising standards in the Private Rented Sector. The package includes: A new housing hotline offering free help and advice for private tenants. A ‘Trip Adviser’ style...
Government plans more regulation of buy-to-let sector
2 minute readBritain’s housing minister, John Healey, is reportedly planning to introduce new measures which will increase the government’s role in the private buy-to-let sector. The minister noted that he wanted to offer tenants even more...
Tenancy Deposit Protection - A Binding Decision
1 minute readOn Monday 25 January 2010 PainSmith has a case appearing in the High Court which should provide the first binding decision on Tenancy Deposit Protection under the Housing Act 2004. In Draycott v Hannells Lettings Ltd there are two...
Top Tips to Letting a Property in Winter
4 minute readThe winter months are typically the quietest periods for landlords. Whether you are marketing your property with a high street letting agent or trying to find tenants yourself, here are a few ideas to consider: 1. Spread your...