There is already worry from landlords around gaining possession of their property when the Renters Reform Bill comes in. But why is it so difficult to gain possession with anti-social tenants?
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Subletting is when the tenant lets the property to another individual. This can be authorised by the landlord, however in the majority of cases this is not the case leaving landlord with issues.
Unauthorised subletting: What to know when letting a property. Read More »
03.05.2024 Edition 8 | May 2024 Newsletter Overview Welcome back to Let’s Talk Lets the fortnightly update on what is happening at The Hub. In Issue 8, we’re excited to unveil the latest efficiencies in tenant verification achieved via BOX’s new optimised referee process. Plus, an update on progress of our commitment to deliver 24 major software releases to BOX, that benefit letting agencies, in 2024. For the latest updates on the tenancy fraud landscape, don’t miss out on last month’s data insights inFraud Corner. Learn about how we’re seeing more income related fraud cases and how we stay one step ahead of the fraudsters to protect your landlords and maintain their trust in your letting processes. You’ll also find a link to our updated eBook containing the crucial updates on the Renters Reform Bill, helping you stay informed on the latest legislative changes shaping the rental landscape; plus, links to the first two podcasts in our third season! So, pop the kettle on and grab a cuppa whilst you get the latest news and updates from across the Hub. Talk To Us Today!
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When taking over management of a tenancy, or working with a landlord to buy a house with a tenant in situ, one thing to always find out is when the tenant first occupied the property. This is to ensure you are fully covered, and know the full story if a problem were to arise. In this weeks blog we explore a case study from our partners at Woodstock Legal Services as well as look at what rights the tenants have in regards to a protected shorthold tenancy and a Rent Act tenancy.
Rent Act Tenancies and Protected Shorthold Tenancies Read More »
Let’s delve into the multi-stage process of the bill, its major milestones, and its potential impact on the rental market and the housing sector as a whole.
Renters’ Reform Bill – Key milestones and what happens next? Read More »
Even the best tenants can fall on hard times, and if their circumstances change, they could make a request to terminate the agreement earlier than the end of the fixed term.
What if a tenant wants to leave before the end of the tenancy Read More »
Released | 02.05.2024 System Release Notes | Locked Know Your Customer (KYC) Form Responses Release Overview: We have introduced an update to enhance the security and integrity of the Know Your Customer (KYC) journey by locking down responses on partially completed forms. Key Features: 1. Locked Responses on Return | If an applicant begins the KYC journey and then returns to the standalone form before completing it, their previously entered answers will now be locked. This ensures that the information remains unchanged once initially submitted. 2. Contact for Changes | Should the applicant need to make any changes after returning to the form, they will be required to contact their letting agent. A new link will then need to be sent to them to allow the updates to be made. This update ensures that once an applicant has started the KYC process, their information remains secure and unaltered unless specifically requested and managed by the agent Talk To Us Today!
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Our legal services provider, Woodstock, has noted an increase in the need for possession proceedings. Local councils appear to be advising tenants to remain in their homes until they are evicted by bailiffs.
Increase in possession proceedings Read More »