by Sally Lawson | Feb 15, 2012 | Blog
Localism act 2011 comes into force on the 6th April 2012 From April this year all tenants deposit MUST be registered within 30 days of receipt of the deposit, increase from the previous amount of time of 14 days. However, now failure to do so will result in the...
by Sally Lawson | Feb 13, 2012 | Published Articles
The Supply and demand over the last 5 years has been somewhat of a rollercoaster, with a mass influx of “accidental landlords hitting the market in 2007” when the property market crashed, followed by a reduction in housing stock hitting the rental market due to lack...
by Sally Lawson | Nov 21, 2011 | Published Articles
You need to access to your property to do a gas certificate, but the tenant won’t let you in, what can you do? The are fully aware that it is Law that you have to do a gas certificate, and that if you dont do your gas certificate, you could be liable to a £5000 fine...
by Sally Lawson | Nov 21, 2011 | Published Articles
The key with tenant’s arrears is to have a fair, clear and unemotional process to follow to avoid you being accused of Harassment or unlawful eviction, for which heavy penalties can be charged. The problem with arrears is that they can make you feel very emotional and...
by Sally Lawson | Nov 21, 2011 | Published Articles
With so many Property companies hitting the headlines this month, it is sending one very clear and loud message to the private investor, do your due diligence on choosing who to work with BEFORE you instruct anyone. Most landlord investors seem to think that all...