Here are the key terms of the Renters’ Rights Act that every landlord and property professional should know. If you have any questions about the Renters’ Rights Act or how you may be affected, get in touch with us today. …
The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) is making widespread changes to the private rental sector and will be implemented in phases over the course of the years to come. Let’s look at the roadmap of the RRA and when each change…
The first implementation phase of the Renters’ Rights Act will be delivered on May 1st, 2026, making sweeping changes to the rental sector. If you are a landlord, here’s what you need to do to prepare: 1. Issue the…
A Section 8 notice (of the Housing Act 1988) is a formal notice that permits a landlord to regain possession of their property from a tenant on specific grounds (reasons), typically due to a change in circumstances or a breach…
What is Section 8? Section 8 is the legal process that landlords use to regain possession of their rental property for a specific reason, for instance, a breach of contract or a change of the landlord’s circumstances. When seeking possession…
What are Section 8 notices? A Section 8 notice (of the Housing Act 1988) is a formal notice that permits a landlord to regain possession of their property from a tenant for a specific reason, typically due to a change…
If you’ve ever purchased a property or are planning to do so in the future, you would have no doubt encountered Stamp Duty or SDLT. But what exactly is it? Why does it exist? And how is it changing in…
The decision of whether to let out your property in a furnished or unfurnished state is one that is often overlooked and considered late in the process. This choice is one that can have an impact on how much attention…
Over the past three years, the number of private rental properties has effectively halved as landlords are increasingly selling their properties, research reveals. Estate agents have reported a decrease in buy-to-let investors who are using them to manage their property,…
The long-awaited Rental Reform White Paper has been published at last and its contents are hoped to make the private rental sector fairer and less volatile towards tenants. The name of the published document is ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’ and contains…