Launching next year, in the latest attempt in seeking to compete with the two biggest portals Rightmove and Zoopla is a new property portal named Rummage4Property. Countrywide and about 30 other estate agency groups including Barratt Developments, … [Read more...] about Launch of new property portal
Rent Cap Success
To reduce the maximum number of weeks’ rent a landlord can charge tenants, under new laws to be unveiled by ministers, landlords will only be able to charge renters a maximum of five weeks’ rent for deposits instead of six. Housing … [Read more...] about Rent Cap Success
Independent inventory clerks could be the answer to the tenant fees ban
There has been a constant presence in the news recently surrounding rogue landlords renting inadequate housing and withholding rent deposits as well as corrupt letting agents charging excessive fees. Subsequently the Government have proposed to … [Read more...] about Independent inventory clerks could be the answer to the tenant fees ban
New lead enforcement authority to be appointed in enforcing the upcoming letting fees ban
Trading Standards have been announced as the new lead enforcement authority to be appointed in enforcing the upcoming letting fees ban while local authorities will be able to retain money raised through fines for non-compliance. However, as … [Read more...] about New lead enforcement authority to be appointed in enforcing the upcoming letting fees ban
Energy efficiency rules for landlords and Improving your EPC rating
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards In April, the government brought in Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), requiring rented homes to have a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E. The MEES mean that landlords can no … [Read more...] about Energy efficiency rules for landlords and Improving your EPC rating
Shelter bid to continue to keep up the pressure on letting agents over the issue of tenants on benefits
Letting Agents and issues of tenants on benefits Last Friday, Shelter sent out another email to its supporters, asking for signatures for its petition in a bid to continue to keep up the pressure on letting agents over the issue of tenants on … [Read more...] about Shelter bid to continue to keep up the pressure on letting agents over the issue of tenants on benefits
Government proposals to introduce new ‘Housing Court’ In order to speed up disputes between landlords and tenants
According to the government, the introduction of a Housing Court will be "particularly important" for families and vulnerable tenants "who live with the fear of suddenly being forced to move". Currently such disputes are heard in the … [Read more...] about Government proposals to introduce new ‘Housing Court’ In order to speed up disputes between landlords and tenants
On 6th November 2018, The Tenants fee bill, originally introduced into Parliament in May, has now been passed through the committee stage.
It is now becoming increasingly likely for this law to be passed. This will mean an introduction of a cap on the refundable security deposit requested from any prospective tenant. The upfront fees currently make it difficult for prospective … [Read more...] about On 6th November 2018, The Tenants fee bill, originally introduced into Parliament in May, has now been passed through the committee stage.
Successful prosecution against a high-profile landlord Ashford Council said the ruling is a "powerful reminder" to private sector landlords that there will be serious consequences if they fail to deal fairly with their tenants.
Judith Wilson, 68, wife of controversial landlord and property tycoon Fergus Wilson, 70, has been found guilty of failing to comply with an enforcement notice following an issue with their ex-tenant’s hot water system, which was allegedly … [Read more...] about Successful prosecution against a high-profile landlord Ashford Council said the ruling is a "powerful reminder" to private sector landlords that there will be serious consequences if they fail to deal fairly with their tenants.
Caroline Ryan – Chartwell Residential – Putney, SW15
InventoryClerks 4 U have been working with Chartwell for over a year. We have found them to be very professional. The reports they compile are detailed with lots of images. When we require a last minute job they can always fit us in. I would always … [Read more...] about Caroline Ryan – Chartwell Residential – Putney, SW15
