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19/05/2023

"Hayley has exceptional knowledge of the local market as well as of the lettings industry as a whole. She supported me in the transfer from a negligent agent. Hayley is professional and friendly, she was supportive to both myself and my tenants in what was a stressful transfer. I'm about to start working with the rest of her team and if they are anything like her I know everything will go smoothly."

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16/05/2023

Surprise house price rise boosts capital appreciation for landlords

Against expectations, the average UK house price increased by 0.5 per cent last month following seven consecutive falls, according to the Nationwide Building Society.

Although Nationwide's annual house price growth figure remained negative last month - with prices 2.7 per cent below April 2022 - this was also an improvement on the annual price drop of 3.1 per cent reported in March.

The average UK house price in April was £260,441, Nationwide says.

Robert Gardner, Nationwide's chief economist, says: “Recent Bank of England data suggests that housing market activity remained subdued in the opening months of 2023, with the number of mortgages approved for house purchase in February nearly 40 per cent below the level prevailing a year ago, and around a third lower than pre-pandemic levels.

“However, in recent months industry data on mortgage applications point to signs of a pickup.”

12/05/2023

Six out of 10 landlords are in favour of the introduction of the Decent Homes Standard, the biggest shake up in the private rented sector for 30 years.

The government has pledged to introduce the Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector as part of the Renters Reform Bill, which will be introduced during the current parliamentary session.

A third of landlords said they strongly supported the Decent Homes Standard for properties in the private rented sector, while 28% said they generally supported it and only 8% of landlords questioned said they were unaware of the change.

Not only do landlords support the move, but 74% also expressed frustration with the lack of action taken against rogue landlords, saying local authorities should do more to drive out those who let sub-standard homes.

10/05/2023

Notice periods for rent increases to be doubled, no-fault evictions banned and minimum housing standards established. What's in the Renters' Reform Bill?

While the exact contents of the bill are not yet known, many of the measures have been widely flagged by the government.

The key aim of the bill is to enhance renters’ rights and ensure their homes are fit to live in.

Here's what's expected to be announced:

- Arbitrary rent review clauses will be outlawed.

- The amount of notice renters will be given about rent increases will be doubled.

- Renters will have stronger powers to challenge rent rises if they think they are unjustified.

- The Decent Homes Standard will be extended to cover the private rented sector for the first time, to ensure all private rented properties are fit for occupation. If homes fall below this standard, people will have their rent repaid.

- Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions will be banned, meaning tenancies will only end if a renter wants them to, or the landlord has a valid reason, defined in law, to do so.

- Going forward, all renters will be moved into a single system of ‘periodic tenancies’, enabling them to leave poor quality housing without remaining liable for the rent, and making it easier for people to move if their circumstances change.

- Councils will be given stronger powers to tackle rogue landlords, including larger fines for serious offences.

- A new Private Renters’ Ombudsman will also be created to settle disputes between renters and landlords quickly, at a low cost and without having to go to court.

- Renters will be given the right to ask to have a pet in their home. Landlords must consider the request and cannot unreasonably refuse it.

- Renters will also be able to demand information on their landlord and rate them following the introduction of a mandatory landlords’ register.

05/05/2023

Property photography is a critical aspect of marketing your property effectively.

High-quality photographs can help your property stand out in online listings and attract more potential buyers or renters.

We believe in showcasing your property in the best possible light and using visual storytelling to convey its unique features and benefits.

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03/05/2023

As part of the drive to address anti-social behavior, ministers have pledged to provide landlords with increased authority to evict disruptive tenants.

Commenting on the announcement, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), says: “Anti-social tenants blight the lives of fellow renters and their neighbours. Plans to end ‘no explanation’ repossessions risk making it harder to tackle such behaviour.

“Whilst we will study the detail of the Government’s plans carefully, we welcome its commitment to strengthen the ability of landlords to evict unruly tenants. It follows extensive campaigning by the NRLA to ensure swift and effective action can be taken against those causing misery in their communities.

“The law must be on the side of the victims of anti-social behaviour and we are glad that the Government agrees.”

According to polling conducted by the NRLA, 50% of landlords have made an attempt to repossess their property due to a tenant's criminal or anti-social behavior. Shockingly, 84% of these landlords reported receiving no aid from their local authorities to combat this issue, while 75% claimed that the police provided no support in addressing disruptive tenants.

01/05/2023

Six out of 10 recently inspected UK rental homes failed to meet a proposed new standard for energy efficiency, a BBC investigation has found.

The government is considering a proposal that would require landlords to make their properties more energy efficient over the next few years.

They say the changes will be "fair and proportionate".

The BBC Shared Data Unit found:
* Out of 1.9 million inspections of rental homes over the past five years, more than one million fell below grade C
* Structural limitations means one in twenty properties will never be able to reach a grade C even if improvements are made
* On average, tenants could save a third on their current heating costs if their landlords made all the recommended improvements

The UK has some of the least energy-efficient housing in Europe - largely because much of the housing stock is so old.

The government previously set a target to upgrade as many homes to grade C by 2035 "where practical, cost-effective and affordable".

28/04/2023

"Being a First Time Landlord Made Easy"

Being a first time landlord, the team at were extremely helpful in guiding me through the required end to end rental process. They kept me up to date at every stage and secured me a great tenant. They were a pleasure to work with and the communication from Scott, my property manager, has been outstanding. I would highly recommend their services to all other landlords."

26/04/2023

The UK government has halted plans by many local authorities to double council tax rates for second homes and some vacant properties from April 2024.

Local authorities in tourist areas with high volumes of second homes and holiday lets have passed resolutions to double council tax, but they could only implement those policies if given powers by the government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill currently going through Parliament.

However, the government has delayed the Bill to make further changes to it, so local authorities will now have to wait until 2025 to levy the higher council tax burden.

The delay has left some local councils disappointed as they were keen to explore the proposal to introduce council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties.

Deputy leaders of Dorset and Cornwall councils stated that they would closely watch the progress of the government's new Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill and bring it to Full Council once the legislation had passed.

While local authorities are looking for ways to remove this as an issue, it seems unlikely that the extra tax can be introduced until 2025/26. 🏠

24/04/2023

We believe that happy tenants are the key to success.

That's why we prioritise clear communication, speedy repairs, and transparency in our business practices.

By prioritising tenant satisfaction, we create long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our renters. 🌟🏠💚

28/06/2022

Why are bad landlords being forced out of the market?

Landlords who do not look after their properties or tenants will either be forced to comply with tighter regulations and ensure their property is well maintained, or they could be hit with a £25,000 fine.

The Government wants to ensure that the rental market in this country is adequate for as many tenants as possible, and has decided the easiest cause of action to achieve this is to ensure those who own properties that are not deemed suitable to live in are held in accordance with minimum standards or punished.

25/06/2022

Who can rent my property and who can’t?

New reforms mean that landlords & letting agents can no longer issue a blanket ban for families that claim benefits if they have children.

Landlords and letting agents can also be challenged by a tenant who has not been accepted to rent a property due to them having a pet, or being prevented from having their pet in the property.

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