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From 1st May, Section 21 eviction notices — the “easy eviction” route that many landlords, agents and solicitors historically relied upon — were formally abolished. This marks one of the most significant changes introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act and fundamentally changes how landlords regain possession of their properties moving forward. — Important deadlines landlords need to be aware of …
If you are considering selling your rental property, the Renters’ Rights Act introduces major changes that will significantly affect how — and when — you can regain possession. For many landlords, these new rules will require much more careful planning around both tenancy management and exit strategies. — Longer notice periods Under the new legislation, landlords who wish to regain …
One of the most significant changes introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act is the removal of fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs). In their place, all tenancies have automatically become periodic tenancies — meaning they continue on a rolling basis, rather than being tied to a fixed end date. This marks a major shift in the private rental sector and will …
Do you know for certain that your tenancy documents are up to date? Do you know if you serve the move-in documents to your tenants in the correct sequence? As a landlord who has been renting to tenants for over a decade, I thought I knew this business like the back of my hand. That was until I discovered an …
A few weeks back, a fellow landlord told me of a situation where her tenant fell into rent arrears. To offer you a clipped version of a rather complicated story, the best solution was to take the issue to court. The tenant had been resident for six years, but was over two months late with her payments on the date …
Technology is evolving at a rapid rate – in 2018 you can pay a bill with your fingerprint, experience a different world through some funny looking goggles, be ferried about in a car with no driver, and even create an edible meal or a bicycle on a 3D printer! If I think where these advancements could lead in 10 or …
It was while writing an article about going the extra mile for your tenants and doing little extras to make them feel special that the truth really dawned on me. I realised that the business practices I used which guaranteed loyalty, referrals and repeat business actually had nothing to do with special gestures. And although special gestures will make your …
Customer service is a HOT TOPIC in all industries right now – and I say “It’s about bloody time!” Having spent the first 10 years of my working life in the Australian Hospitality Industry, I was absolutely shocked when I moved to London and encountered the British version of customer service (or lack thereof!). In all businesses, including restaurants, I …
When I set up my HMO business in 2007, it was early days for the Professional Houseshare sector (or Executive houseshares as they used to call them then), so the standard of the properties and the service offered by landlords at the time was really only marginally better than what was offered to the LHA tenants. I knew I wanted …
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