Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations. Edition 3.

These Regulations apply from 1st July 2020 to any tenancy agreement signed on or after 1 June 2020. From 1 April 2021, the Regulations apply to all tenancy agreements. The Regulations set out certain requirements for landlords to ensure electrical safety standards are met. Every electrical installation should be inspected and tested every 5 years … Read more

Understanding the Renters Reform Bill

As the housing landscape continues to evolve, it is essential for renters and landlords alike to stay informed about significant legislative changes. One such development is the Renters Reform Bill, which aims to bring about substantial reforms in the rental market. On the 17th May 2023, the government introduced the Renters’ (Reform) Bill to parliament. MPs … Read more

Alarmist headlines about evictions should be ignored in favour of hard facts

With thanks to Andrew Conway, senior director at Lawrence Stephens for granting permission to publish the following article: Earlier this month, the government released statistics for mortgage and landlord repossessions from October to December 2022. The Guardian chose to sum up that announcement with the headline ‘Rental evictions in England and Wales surge by 98% … Read more

What’s Happening In The UK Property Market? Spring 2023 update.

House prices have started to rise, buy-to-let mortgage choices are recovering, and there’s welcome news for homeowners in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget. Read on to find out the latest property news…/ House Prices on the Rise Again Figures released by Rightmove show that average property prices increased in March as the housing market continued to … Read more

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