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The London Borough of Harrow, in the north west of the capital, are currently in the midst of a consultation on a proposed Selective Licensing scheme for Roxbourne and Roxeth Wards. Selective Licensing was introduced under the Housing Act 2004. The Housing Act 2004 says that before introducing selective licensing to any area local Councils must […]

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Alok Sharma MP (Reading West) has been appointed the new Housing and Planning Minister having previously been a Junior Foreign office Minister. The RLA would like to congratulate Mr Sharma on his appointment and we are writing to him seeking an early meeting. Commenting on the appointment of Reading West MP, Alok Sharma, as the […]

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Legislation, finances, property management, contractual obligations are amongst some of the responsibilities of landlords and letting agents. This requires a plethora of knowledge and skill. But how do you best acquire this kind of education? The RLA offers a large suite of courses which allow you to select the specific subject you require more confidence […]

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This month we’re celebrating a successful first year of our RLA Inventory Plus platform. To mark the anniversary we’ve reflected on the last twelve months of development and are preparing for a future where inventories are becoming more important for landlords. Over the last 12 months the RLA Inventory Plus team has been committed to creating ‘Easy […]

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After a consultation last year, Cornwall Council have announced that this month would see the start of a new Article 4 direction. This scheme will come into force on 16th June 2017 and effect the area of Falmouth. The full designation map can be seen here. What is an Article 4 Direction? Article 4 directions […]

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In 2013 Bath and North East Somerset Council got approval to start an Additional Licensing Scheme in Oldfield, Westmoreland, Widcombe, and areas of Bathwick, Lyncombe, Southdown, and Twerton. This scheme is due to come to an end on 31st December 2018 and the Council are looking for effected parties to tell them what they think […]

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The results are in. Theresa May called a General Election in April to increase her majority when the polls showed an open goal. Now the people have spoken and the Conservatives have lost their out-right majority. After 649 of 650 seats have been declared, the Conservatives hold on to 318 seats, with the Labour Party […]

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The votes have been cast and the dust has settled on an unnecessary snap election. And just like the Brexit referendum it had an unpleasant and unexpected sting for the Prime Minister. The Conservatives have emerged bruised, but still the largest party, Labour and Jeremy Corbyn surprisingly resurgent, the Scottish Nationalists battered from all sides, […]

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It is widely accepted that tenants, especially in London, are facing an affordability crisis when it comes to renting. A lot of focus in on tenancy fees but the tenancy deposit is also an area of concern. Landlords perfectly reasonably ask for tenants to pay money to secure their interest in the property and to […]

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Recently a landlord contacted us regarding a problem tenant who had been living in his property for the last couple of months. The tenant had moved in and almost immediately stopped paying rent. Not only that, they had also been throwing wild parties and at one point, they’d picked a fight with the next door […]

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