As Prime Minister Theresa May leaves office the UK Government has launched a 12-week consultation on Tenancy Reform in England, setting out greater detail about what the Government envisage change will look like.In April, the Government outlined that they want to prevent private landlords from evicting tenants at short notice and without good reason, amend the Section 8 eviction procedure and expedite the court process so landlords are able to swiftly and smoothly regain their property where tenants fall into rent arrears or cause damage.
Julie James AM, Minister for Housing and Local Government has launched a consultation asking for views on proposals that include extending the minimum notice period applicable to a section 173 notice from two to six months.The Welsh Government’s intention to do this was first announced by Julie James in a speech she gave to Shelter Cymru’s Conference in Swansea on 4 July 2019.
If you are in the property industry it cannot have escaped you that the Tenant Fees Act 2019 has recently come into force, permitting letting agents and landlords to only charge fees relating to rent, security deposits, holding deposits or when a contract is breached by a tenant.
The number of letting agents in Scotland who have now been issued with a Letting Agent Registration Number (LARN) now stands at 687 from the 938 applications received by the Scottish Government.Those which remain outstanding are currently having their applications processed and have been asked to deliver the required documentation to the registration team.
Returning for their 8th year, the Propertymark Qualifications Awards are exclusively open to those who have achieved or are currently working towards, their Propertymark Qualifications Awards and Certificates. This year the nominees will be treated to an intimate ceremony at the House of Lords, surrounded by leaders in the industry.
We have recieved an exceptional service from David. It was refreshing to meet and deal with a letting Agent who is genuinely, friendly helpful and we feel is in total control of dealing with all our 3 properties we let in Broadstairs. We found that not only does David find the best Tenants to suit us he will inform us to put our minds at rest as we do not live locally to ensure we do not have the worry
The tenant fee ban is finally here and in a post-fees market, it will inevitably be letting agencies that take a traditional approach with a focus on high customer service, that will be of huge value to landlords.Following the introduction of the Act, landlords and renters will increasingly appreciate the level of service provided by the country's best letting agents, with those that are well-equipped and well prepared in the strongest position as we move through the second half of 2019 and into 2020.
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