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Oct 16, 2023

Infosheet

Property Portal

Ombudsman

INFOSHEET: Quick guide to the proposed landlord ombudsman and property portal

An ombudsman for landlords and a property portal are both proposed under the Renters (Reform) Bill. Here's a free, downloadable guide for landlords on what that means.

Oct 9, 2023

Data

Rental Index

Voids

Rents

Affordability

Rental market sees “steady September” as rents and voids stand firm

Average rent costs stay high in September while void periods see minimal changes.

Oct 9, 2023

Infosheet

Legislation

INFOSHEET: Quick guide to how the Renters (Reform) Bill could be enforced

The Renters (Reform) Bill is nearly here, so here's a quick guide for your landlords on how the new rules could be enforced.

Oct 2, 2023

Compliance

Business

New 'How to rent' guide issued to share with tenants

The 'How to rent' guide has been updated in October 2023. Here's why it's so important to your agency's and your landlords' lettings processes.

Oct 2, 2023

Pets

Infosheet

INFOSHEET: Quick guide to proposals to allow pets in lets

New rules under the Renters (Reform) Bill will make it easier for tenants to keep pets. Here's a free, downloadable overview of how it could work for your landlords.

Estate agent showing around potential tenants

Sep 28, 2023

Business

Podcast

PODCAST: Are you an above average letting agent?

What is it like being a letting agent in 2023? A panel of experts joined this webinar recording to share their experiences and insights.

Sep 20, 2023

Compliance

EPC ratings

Future energy efficiency requirements to ease for landlords

Rishi Sunak has announced that the government's plans to amend EPC rating requirements for properties and ban gas boilers will be watered down for homeowners and landlords.

Your guide to the possession action process

Sep 20, 2023

Compliance

Section 21

Section 8

Possessions

Legislation

Your guide to the possession action process

Letting agents or landlords seeking possession of a property need to follow strict guidance to stay compliant and resolve the situation fairly with their tenants, where possible.

Sep 18, 2023

Compliance

8 compliance updates you and your landlords need to know

Since its summer recess, the government has been busy updating guidance and releasing its plans for future legislation that affects lettings compliance. Here's an overview.