May 2018

No bed of roses? Top tips for maintaining gardens

What are your rights if your tenant lets your garden go to seed? TDS adjudicator, Michael Hill, delves into the world of garden-related disputes – outlining where responsibilities lie and how to protect yourself. With summer just around the corner, and the weather finally taking a turn for the better, thoughts turn to the garden. […]

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New landlord group launches in the North East

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Property Image for a property management courseLandlords in the North East will have the opportunity to network more easily, thanks to a new group that has been launched in the region. North East Landlords Association was launched by a consortium of businesses, and the first meeting last week was attended by over ninety people, and is affiliated with the RLA. The […]

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Grenfell Tower: Hackitt Review published

New building regulations will be but in place in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, with details released in the Government’s official report into the devastating blaze, published today. Seventy one people died in the tragedy on June 14th last year, with the Government’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, led by Dame Judith Hackitt, […]

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Bristol’s HMO licensing scheme could force up rents

Plans to introduce HMO licensing in parts of Bristol could force up rents – with the RLA writing to the city council to object to the plans. The RLA also has concerns over the council’s draft application requirements and the draft licensing conditions for its HMO licensing scheme, proposed for 12 areas of the city. […]

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Quick-fire FAQ’s on GDPR

With GDPR deadline fast approaching, here we speak to Landlord Advice Team Manager Rupinder Aujla about the common questions that landlords are calling to ask. What does GDPR stand for? GDPR stands for General Data Protection Legislation. Replacing the Data Protection Act, it is likely that all landlords will be affected by the new rules […]

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Longer tenancy call during housing debate

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londonCalls for tax incentives for longer tenancies were made during the Government’s debate on housing and homes. MPs speaking in the re-arranged debate yesterday raised concerns about security for families with Sir Robert Syms, Conservative MP for Poole and Former Chair of the APPG for the PRS reiterating the RLA’s call for tax incentives for […]

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Change is needed to help older renters

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letting agent feesThe RLA believes the Government must help landlords support older renters looking for greater security, following the publication of a BBC report which claims the number of middle aged renters has doubled in a decade. The BBC News data claims: The proportion of 35 to 54-year-olds who live as private tenants has nearly doubled in 10 years […]

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Minimum room size plans ‘fundamentally flawed’ says RLA

The Government’s impact assessment into plans to introduce minimum room sizes are ‘fundamentally flawed’, with the RLA warning that unless the shortcomings are addressed the regulations are open to challenge by judicial review. As of October this year, a national minimum bedroom size will be introduced for all licensed HMOs, in a bit to tackle overcrowding, with […]

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HMRC issue warning over tax refund scammers

Tax Returns Deadline 2016

Tax Returns Deadline 2016HMRC are warning that fraudsters are sending scam emails and text messages that promise tax rebates to trick people into disclosing their account and personal details. Fraudsters are using email and text messages to scam people out of their savings, and HMRC is urging people to stay vigilant. A range of steps have already been […]

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Mandatory Client Money Protection due next April

The Government has confirmed that by 1st April 2019, all property agents will be required to be part of an approved Client Money Protection Scheme. The Government has published the regulations relating to Client Money Protection, including The Client Money Protection Schemes for Property Agents (Approval and Designation of Schemes) Regulations 2018 and The Client […]

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