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29/03/2023

Updated Guides for Tenants and Landlords

This week, the government published updates to their "How To" Guides, which you will find at the links below:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1143413/6.8242_DLUHC_How_to_rent_March_2023.pdf

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1143463/6.8242_DLUHC_How_to_let_March23.pdf

If you have any questions about the information above, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

23/03/2023

Did you know that new Fire Safety Regulations came into effect from 23rd January 2023, that require specific actions of the "Responsible Persons" of all multi-occupied residential buildings?

Leaseholders
If you are living in or letting out a leasehold property that is located in a multi-occupied building, and you have not yet been contacted by your Freeholder or their Managing Agents regarding the new regulations, you may wish to follow up with them as soon as possible to confirm the following:
(1) who is legally deemed to be the "Responsible Person" as dictated by The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
and
(2) that the necessary actions required by the new regulations have been completed.

You should also bear in mind that even if you are not legally deemed to be a "Responsible Person", you may well be deemed a "Duty Holder" as described in The Fire Safety Order 2005, and therefore also have some responsibilities for fire safety.

Freeholders
If you are the Freeholder of a multi-occupied residential building, you are likely to be deemed a "Responsible Person" and should ensure that the actions required by the new regulations are taken as soon as possible, either by yourself or by someone else on your behalf.

You will find further information at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-fire-safety-regulations-come-into-force-in-england and https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-your-fire-safety-responsibilities-under-the-fire-safety-order

14/03/2023

Just adding proof of my mandatory registration with the Information Comissioner's Office (ico)

14/03/2023

Just adding proof of my mandatory membership of a Proeprty Redress Scheme.

14/03/2023

After spending the past few years establishing my business, I have finally found time to finish the Propertymark Level 3 Award in Residential Letting and Property Management...onwards and upwards!!!

05/05/2022

UK residential property income and tax - Support from HMRC.

If you have income from UK residential property, get the latest information and advice using HMRC’s online support.

Join a live webinar to find out more about the property income allowance, record keeping, repairs and improvements plus mortgage and finance costs.

Various dates are available at the link below>

https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7955942313550184973?source=Campaign-Apr-IFP-2

07/04/2022

Check if you may be eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme at the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-may-be-eligible-for-the-boiler-upgrade-scheme-from-april-2022

The maximum grants available are:
£5,000 off the cost and installation of an air source heat pump
£5,000 off the cost and installation of a biomass boiler
£6,000 off the cost and installation of a ground source heat pump

Find out if you could be eligible for money off low carbon heating technologies from 1 April 2022.

01/04/2022

This guidance advises a landlord, letting agent or homeowner how to conduct a right to rent check when letting privately rented accommodation.

17/03/2022

🏡 Did you know that Property Licences are not just for HMOs???

Some Boroughs in England require landlords of properties rented to just one or two tenants, or to a family, to have a Selective Licence in place.

Failure to have the required Licence can prevent a landlord from serving a Section 21 Notice.

More importantly, it can result in enforcement action by the local authority, either by instigation of criminal prosecution proceedings or a hefty fine of up to £30,000 for each offence against each person responsible for letting an unlicensed property.

An application for a Rent Repayment Order (RPO) may also be made, which can result in the landlord being required to refund up to 12 months rental income from the property.

If in doubt, you can check the local authority website for the area where your rental property is located, or alternatively contact me for some free advice.

09/01/2022

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