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Blog / News Articles posted in Legislations / Changes
Tax for Landlords – What you can do
10th February 2017
Saturday is traditionally the day many MPs hold their constituency surgeries, listening to grievances and opinions from their electors. Landlords Tax is a hot topic and it is not too late to oppose buy to let tax…
Letting Fees Ban – To be or not to be?
1st December 2016
Letting Fees Ban – To be or not to be? At the forefront of the Chancellor’s statement was an effective ban on letting agent fees. Phillip Hammond said: “in the private rental market, letting agents are…
Immigration Act affects landlords
9th November 2016
Immigration Act affects landlords The Home Office has announced that the date for new offences under the Immigration Act 2016, relevant to the private rented sector in England, will come into force from 1 December 2016. …
Safe Agent Week 6th-10th June 2016
6th June 2016
We are supporting Safe Agent week – What is it? It’s a legal requirement From 27 May 2015, under the requirements set out in the Consumer Rights Act, it became compulsory for all agents to display…
Energy efficiency changes to the rental market
1st April 2016
Energy efficiency changes to the rental market take effect from 1 April 2016. New regulations allow private tenants to request their landlord’s consent to carry out certain energy efficiency improvements, such as installing insulation and improved…
Legionella Risk Assessments
9th February 2016
As a landlord, you are responsible for the control of premises and you should have Legionella Risk AssessmentS (LRA) in place before commencing a tenancy. Your duties – what you need to do:- Landlords are expected to understand…