It is all we see in the headlines, but what is actually happening with the Renters Reform? This week we are looking at where the journey the bill has been on so far and where it is going next, including the second reading announcement.
The Renter Reform Bill – the latest updates on progress Read More »
The How to Rent Guide has been updated several times since its launch. Meanwhile, the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have indicated that another new How to Rent guide will be issued in early October 2023.
New Government How to Rent Guide: What You Need to Know Read More »
Court delays have already caused issues in the market with landlords waiting longer to gain possession of their property. Further delays are now expected as agency staff at over 30 civil courts have taken part in industrial action this month. Make sure to read this weeks blog with a list of courts dealing with possession claims that are likely to be impacted as well as advice for landlords.
Further delays at court due to strike action by security staff Read More »
The Ministry of Justice has recently published figures for property possessions across both mortgage and rentals. Possession claims have increased across the board. However, thankfully, our Legal Providers – Woodstock – have also seen a decrease in the time it is taking for possession orders to be granted by the courts recently.
Possession claims on the rise Read More »
If you have a tenant who owes you rent arrears, but you discover that the tenancy agreement was not signed by the tenant, what can you do? Are your landlords still entitled to claim the money back? The answer – maybe! There are multiple factors that go into a decision by a judge if this is the case and this week we are here to let you know what options you have.
There are many ways in which a landlord can obtain possession of their property including an Abandonment Notice. In this blog we look at this method in more detail, explaining what it is and how you can use it alongside implied surrender.
Abandonment Notice | An alternative to a Possession Order? Read More »
The Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner, has been appointed Shadow Levelling Up Secretary by Sir Keir Starmer. With this role, she will oppose the Rt Hon. Michael Gove MP in taking on issues such as the reform of the private rented sector, so in this blog we look at what this could mean.
Labour’s Rayner to shadow Gove on the Housing Brief – what can we expect? Read More »
Welcome to the first edition of our CEO, Heidi Shackell’s Blog ‘As I See It!’ In this edition Heidi discusses the rising rents, the value of referencing and reflects on her summer holidays and the start of school.
Summer Reflections – As I See It! Read More »
What is the difference between standard court proceedings and accelerated? The obvious difference is the time it takes, however there are many reasons landlords can use either so it is important to understand how they work to choose the possession notice you may serve.
Standard vs accelerated court proceedings – choosing which possession notice to serve Read More »
How do you avoid additional costs and potential delays in a possession case? Preparation! Every case is different and will individually require careful consideration to prepare for the hearing, but in this weeks blog we look at the steps for you and your landlord to prepare, to give you the best chance in court.
Why preparation is vital for possession hearings Read More »
