I am in the midst of a development of a pair of semi-detached houses in South London. I am more-than half-way though the build. Labour and materials continue to find their way to site, so, the show continues. My builder and his contractors seem happy to be working. They appear to be following the social-distancing […]

Keep your mind and body fit. We’re all very conscious of that, and so many of us now go out of our way to include a (socially distancing) walk, run, bike ride, even yoga and a daily dose of Joe Wicks PE too. Excellent, and so we should keep fit. However, we should also keep […]

I have written a detailed article on the Governments intervention for Landlords and Tenants and provided  links to various references and articles including the recent discussion. Click here Most landlords will know by now that the government has suspended all current possession claims in the legal system (thought to be around 20,000) and imposed a […]

Hamilton Fraser and their brand ambassador Paul Shamplina have wrapped up everything landlords and agents need to know about Coronavirus in one post for your reference. Click Here to view the full page. In these uncertain times the best way you can protect yourself and your tenants is to make sure that you have as […]

In this strange new world we are living in during the coronavirus lockdown, new rules apply – some of which affect rented property.  What now are landlords rights and obligations? The biggest blow to many landlords is the fact that they are unable to evict bad tenants.  Sometimes even where tenants would like to move […]

Please support small landlords by signing this petition Click Here. Like and share on your social media to make a difference. Private sector landlords play a vital role in the UK property sector which is generating over £50bn in rental payments contributing billions to UK treasury in income taxes. “Rental income is subject to income […]

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP has announced steps to further reform the building safety system with the biggest changes in a generation to ensure residents are safe in their homes. New measures announced include mandatory sprinkler systems and consistent wayfinding signage in all new high-rise blocks of flats over 11 metres tall. The government’s construction […]

The government have updated and given guidance on the latest forms for landlords and/or tenants to propose action relating to tenancy agreements. Click here There are a number of matters on which landlords or tenants must follow certain rules laid down in the regulations. In some cases it may be necessary for them to complete […]

As we all aware that statutory minimum size for room is 6.51 SQM. We have ample Kitchen and Dining area space and all bathroom facilities. However, one of the room total floor space is around 5.92 SQM. We have visited Aylesbury Council website and it states that “Discretion may be applied by the inspecting officer […]

I am struggling to understand why Shelter has the nerve to start a new (very expensive – as seen on TV) marketing campaign to raise funds for people who may have been made homeless because of Covid-19? Shelter already receive £15 million in funding from various public bodies, so why are they begging for more […]

I have applied for mortgage holidays to help through this time. I have flats with service charges that are bigger than the mortgages. Is there an approach that can be made to have the same sort of payment holiday? Or at least a reduction? Many thanks John The Leasehold Advisory Service News page >> https://www.lease-advice.org/news-items/

The NRLA are calling for a clear statement from government in response to campaigners’ calls for rent payments to be stopped during the coronavirus crisis. More and more landlords are contacting the National Residential Landlords Association saying their tenants are under the impression they no longer have to pay rent as a result of the […]

Our Hon. Legal Counsel, Mark Smith, Head of Chambers at Cotswold Barristers will be presenting an overview of several landlords tax strategies at the pin Chester, Hull, Sutton (Surrey) and Watford Meetings property networking event Thursday 9th April. The event will be held Online and Attendees can expect first class speakers and great networking opportunities. […]

Annual house price growth rose 0.8% in March, after taking account of seasonal factors, but the sample period excludes recent COVID-19 related disruption. Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s Chief Economist, said: “Annual house price growth increased to 3% in March, up from 2.3% the previous month – the fastest pace since January 2018 (when annual growth was 3.2%). […]

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak is today (Friday 3 April) taking further action to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses. To maximise the support available, the Chancellor is extending the CBILS so that all viable small businesses affected by COVID-19, and not just those unable to secure […]

As The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) grapples with nearly one million new claimants applying for Universal Credit following the outbreak of COVID-19, Caridon Landlord Solutions, part of Caridon Group, says landlords should educate themselves on the Universal Credit system now so that they can support their tenants and both mitigate the risk of […]

I let a property to a couple about 5 months ago on a 12 month AST in February the couple split up and the man left,only to return weeks later and smash most of the downstairs windows. The police got involved and advised she seek alternative housing until he’d been arrested, which he was and […]

I have had trouble getting information out of British Gas concerning Gas safety certificates under the covid-19 restrictions. Their website had nothing on it. I have now had a reply to a tweet, and they will still be providing the service and in fact had engineers available the same day! Martin  

Private landlords in the UK have been left in dire straits not only by the coronavirus, but by the Government’s abysmal response to it. Whilst the Government has mentioned in its legislation that tenants must keep paying their rent, in its public pronouncements it has given a very different message – talking about landlords being […]

THE country’s biggest landlord associations have officially merged, with a new Chair announced today. Jodi Berg OBE will head the newly created National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) formed by the merger of the National Landlords Association and Residential Landlords Association. Jodi (see main pic) has spent 30 years working within the management of public and […]

My tenant has given her 1 months notice to end her unfurnished room tenancy on 30th April. The property is a 2 person flat-share in South London and she is currently in lockdown in Wales. I am in Gloucestershire. I will offer to not charge rent from 1st May until I have vacant possession and […]