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...