As any letting agent who has had problematic tenant knows, there are a multitude of pieces of legislation to adhere to throughout a tenancy, and any errors made can slow down your ability to regain vacant possession of your landlord’s property. This guide is here to help you to get it right, first time.
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In March, a letter was sent by Michael Gove to Conservative MPs setting out further plans for the Renter’s Reform Bill in response to concerns. This letter was leaked on X , so in this blog we look at those improvements outlines in the letter and what this could mean for the bill moving forward.
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Every letting agent knows that when a tenant pays a deposit for their rental home, it must be protected in a recognised deposit scheme, and the appropriate information provided to the tenant. The tenant has a right to know where the money is being held, as well as when and why their landlord may seek to make deductions from the deposit at the end of the tenancy.
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05.04.2024 Edition 6 | April 2024 Newsletter Overview Issue six of Let’s Talk Lets is here! It’s your fortnightly roundup of everything that’s happening at The Lettings Hub and how we’re working to support you. In this issue, we share details of even more feature enhancements coming soon to BOX, plus we delve a little deeper into some of the attempted tenancy fraud cases we’ve prevented thanks to our unique referencing process, data, tech, and people! You’ll also be able to learn about the ‘Spring-up’ sales conference we held last week, and how the time we spent together over three days is going to benefit you. We focused on your experiences and how you interact with BOX, to ensure we deliver outstanding support by understanding your perspective – we even had guest appearances from some of you at the event! We hope you enjoy this issue! Talk To Us Today!
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If a tenant owes more than £5,000 in rental arrears, the landlord has the option to apply to make them bankrupt. In this weeks blog we look at the lead up to this event and what the process looks like.
Insolvency proceedings | Bankruptcy and Winding Up Read More »
26.03.2024 Edition 5 | March 2024 Newsletter Overview Issue five of Let’s Talk Lets is here; we hope you enjoy our latest newsletter. In this issue we’re bringing you a further preview of the next stage of BOX re-design which will land soon. We also share details of the eBook and podcasts we’ve launched since we last wrote to you, and you can read the latest news on tenancy fraud as we cover the trends we have seen in the last month across our industry.. With Easter just around the corner, you’ll find our opening hours for the bank holiday period below. Our teams will be here to support you at what we know is traditionally a busy move-ins weekend! We hope you enjoy this issue and some well-deserved time off for Easter! Talk To Us Today!
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Almost five years since the first announcement, the Rental Reform bill has not yet come into effect and is still going through the House of Commons. In November 2023, it was scrutinised at the ‘Committee’ stage which involved a group of MPs examining the bill’s clauses.
Is the Renters Reform Bill at risk of collapse? Read More »
We’re almost through the first quarter of 2024 already! Time is flying by, but we’re here to ensure your year stays on track with our brand-new E-Guide: Acquiring and Retaining Landlords.
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Landlords are required to make sure all gas appliances, fittings, chimneys and flues are maintained in a safe condition to ensure the safety of a tenant. But this week we look at a case study of then the tenant had their supply cut off and the landlord was fined.
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08.03.2024 Edition 4 | March 2024 Newsletter Overview Issue four of Let’s Talk Lets is here! This is your fortnightly roundup of key updates from Hub HQ, and the lettings sector! In this edition we take a closer look at what the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has pledged to deliver with his Spring Budget, plus we tell you all about a great ‘medical check’ employee benefit that you might find useful for your teams. And, as usual, we include all the news on new features for BOX, including the details of a fantastic new service enhancement for those of you that use Rent and Legal Protection. Its jam packed this fortnight, and we hope you enjoy it! Talk To Us Today!
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