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ARLA Propertymark is today issuing its March Private Rented Sector.  David Cox, ARLA Propertymark Chief Executive, said: “Whilst its really positive that the number of properties available per branch hit a record high last month, this may be the first signs of the industry consolidating ahead of the tenant fees ban as agents either sell-up or merge. This, coupled with landlords exiting the market and rent costs continuing to rise, means the overall picture is far from positive for

The All Parliamentary Work and Pensions Committee has widened its inquiries to take in other potential forms of direct or indirect housing discrimination against benefit recipients It will now look at the “no DSS” ads run by letting agents or the tech companies that promote them, to the property insurance policies that won’t cover homes rented to people who claim a benefit. Also asking mortgage lenders and agencies, whether their policies prevent landlords from letting to claim

Hello everyone, I have got a terraced house and we need to replace the chimney at the top which is moving a bit due to weather. This chimney is in between my and neighbour's house. The question is how do I find out who owns the chimney as I want to split the cost as it can cost close to 800 pounds to repair, but my neighbour says that they don't own this. I will greatly appreciate the hel

Until now, the recorded footage of this packed out meeting at the Baker Street Property Meet has never been officially released, but it is still as valid today as it was when it was recorded live in May 2017. Grab a coffee and and click below to enjoy the video. Incorporation checklist If you're contemplating a transfer of your rental property business into a Limited Company, this checklist will prove extremely useful for you. Does the operation of your rental prope

The government have announced that they intend to remove landlords right to use the no fault ground for eviction in section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. But where does that leave people now?  For example: 1....

Robust Business + Tax Planning Structures with Mark Smith: In this continuing mini-series of interviews with successful people in property, Rob talks to Mark Smith, a barrister based at Cotswold Barristers, Cheltenham. Mark is a tax expert who...

Now that the government has committed to a consultation following its announcement to ban section 21 notices the RLA is calling on landlords to help influence policy by completing a new survey: Click Here to access the survey....

One letting agency I know of is is charging students huge admin fees even though they don’t start their tenancies until September on the basis that they have to pay it now prior to the ban coming into force? Therefore...