Court of Appeal judges have announced their decision in Trecarrell House Ltd v Rouncefield: landlords can still serve a Section 21 notice even if they failed to issue a gas safety certificate on time, as long as the certificate is given to the tenant before the Section 21 notice.
Social media is a very important medium for marketing purposes. Whether you run a holiday let business or you rent to long-term tenants, social networking can help you connect with tenants.
Most tenants do not routinely change the locks in their rental home, but you should be aware that it can and does happen on occasion, especially in aggravated eviction cases. Read on to find out whether your tenant is justified in changing the locks and what you can do about it.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the government announced a temporary ban on evictions in the private rental sector to prevent tenants from being made homeless at a time when they needed to stay in place.
Conducting property inspections is an essential part of being a responsible and savvy landlord. Not only are you obliged to carry out repairs as and when they are needed but you should be keeping an eye on how your tenants are taking care of the property too. However, even though you own the property, you […]
Landlord Vision integrates with third party suppliers to deliver useful and best in class integrations. Sometimes you really do get by with a little help from your friends! In this month’s software tip we’re going to introduce you to features that are delivered via our partners and show you what’s on the horizon for future […]
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With interest rates at the lowest they’ve been for a while, now could be a great time to re-mortgage, but for landlords it can take a lot of time and effort to find the right deal. Given that interest rates could increase at any time and that the available deals are always changing how do […]
The government has drafted a voluntary code of conduct designed to offer protection to hard-hit commercial tenants, but critics say the plan is “toothless” and it won’t protect tenants from aggressive landlords.
Tenant referencing is a critical part of finding a new tenant. It can sometimes be a pain contacting a former landlord, but by speaking to a tenant’s previous landlord, you can verify a number of things…
There is a lot to think about when you first start renting out property. From protecting deposits to checking-in your new tenants. It’s hardly surprising that some inexperienced landlords make mistakes or neglect to tick all the boxes. Now that the restrictions preventing people from moving house have been lifted, there is likely to be […]
Picture the moment: As a landlord you’ve parted ways with a tenant, the day has arrived for you to regain possession of your property. You unlock the door, hoping to find your property in good condition. So far so good, no major damage, but wait, the rooms aren’t empty!
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the economy and caused havoc to so many people, and the private rental sector is no exception.
Property auctions are not for the faint of heart, as fans of Homes Under the Hammer will know. Bid on the wrong property and there is no going back. Once the gavel slams down, that property is yours, for better or worse. Unlike a regular purchase, you can’t back out of the sale.
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