Smoke and carbon monoxide consultation update

Smoke and carbon monoxide consultation update Applies to England only Back in November the Government opened a consultation regarding smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Currently a carbon monoxide alarm is only required in a room that is used partly or wholly as living...

Serving a section 21 and the return of a security deposit

Serving a section 21 and the return of a security deposit If the landlord or agent has not protected the security deposit within 30 days of receipt of the funds, they would be in breach of deposit legislation, and would be required to return the security deposit back...

Gas Safety breaches Rent to rent lets may seen like a good idea with the promise of guaranteed rent, but it is very easy for breaches to occur under on of the many regulations that are in place to protect the landlord, tenant and the property. Burghill Farms, a...

Energy efficiency funding

In light of the Climate change conference currently being held in Glasgow, The Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have announced they will fund £4.3 million to councils across the country. The funding will support local radio ads, road...

Funding to support low income tenants

This applies to England Only The Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) released a Press Release on 23 October stating that a one off winter payment of £65 million as a support package for vulnerable renters will be available. What this means is...

Understanding the possession process

For England & Wales Today, updated guidance for understanding the possession action process for landlords has been released. If your tenants do not vacate the property by the date given in an order for possession. Then you will need to apply to court for a warrant...