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Research carried out by an energy provider switching site has revealed that 250k landlords in the UK could be in breach of the minimum energy efficiency standards when April 1 2020 comes around. If they are, they risk being fined up to £5,000.
Research carried out by an energy provider switching site has revealed that 250k landlords in the UK could be in breach of the minimum energy efficiency standards when April 1 2020 comes around. If they are, they risk being fined up to £5,000.
Research data published by the 2018-19 English Housing Survey has revealed that tenant demographics are changing. Many landlords assume that the vast majority of tenants fall in the under 30 age group, as these are the people who can’t afford to buy. However, the stats indicate that there has been a sharp rise in the […]
For DIY landlords, the internet is a huge asset. The days of sticking a postcard in the window of the corner shop in the hope of finding a new tenant are long gone. It’s far more effective to place an ad online, where you can reach many more tenants. The hard part is deciding which […]
We hear a lot about rogue landlords in the press, but not so much about rogue tenants. Don’t let this lull you into a false sense of security! There are some shocking stories of rogue tenants out there, some of which are so stomach-churning that your breakfast could be in jeopardy…
The Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency standards (EPC band E) for domestic private rented properties was introduced in 2018 as part of the Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations. The MEES regulations are still rolling out, so here we’re going to tell you everything you need to know ahead of the April 2019 deadline.
There is a lot of confusion among landlords about Section 24, also known as the ‘Tenant Tax’. In this article, we’ll explain what you need to know about Section 24 to keep you up to date.
In England, it takes a landlord 17 weeks, on average, to evict a tenant – that’s 119 days. North of the border, things are a lot different.
Who doesn’t love to start a new year feeling organised and in control? Here are some key things you can do in Landlord Vision to get your portfolio organised for a great start to the new year and the new decade too!
As it’s January it seems only normal that I talk about New Year’s resolutions… This year, I didn’t make any.
Our first guest post of the year comes to you from Leeds estate agent Dwell who are sharing their expertise on acquiring a HMO licence. As costs of rent soar, Houses in Multiple Location (HMOs) are becoming more popular.
2020 is the start of a shiny new decade. The buy to let sector is continually evolving and landlords need to keep their eye on the ball if they want to stay ahead of the game. To make your life easier, we have a quick roundup of the main things that landlords need to be […]
100 councils across England have been given a share of a £4m pot of cash, to help them tackle issues brought by rogue landlords in their boroughs. Some of this money will be invested in new technology, such as smartphone apps.
Here we are at the beginning of another New Year; the start of a new decade no less! Whether you are excited about the future or still feeling the effects from your New Year’s Eve celebration, it’s time to focus on the way forward.
Legislation capping tenants’ deposits has led to a festive bonus for some tenants in the UK. Now that deposits are capped at five weeks’ worth of rent, tenants are receiving a rebate when they come to renew their tenancy.
