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Are you an “accidental landlord”?

Are you an “accidental landlord”?

There are many people who find themselves renting out a property who never planned to become landlords. There are a few ways this can happen. They may have needed to move house, were unable to sell their home and so their only option was to rent it out. They may have needed to move as…

EPC Regulations relaxed

EPC Regulations relaxed

We had a look at the Government’s announcement recently to see what effect it has on our landlords. Landlords across the sector have been worried about the plans to prompt them to bring the homes up to an energy efficient standard by 2025, but with little help to achieving this. Fortunately Rishi, prompted by some…

How to Rent Guide – most recent issue

How to Rent Guide – most recent issue

If you are a self managing landlord then please be aware of the new How to Rent Guide that was released on 2nd October. As a mandatory requirement this is part of the information package SLL provide for all new tenancies. If you are unsure about precisely what is required at start of tenancy then…

Renters Reform Bill – second reading

Renters Reform Bill – second reading

Landlords, the Renters Reform Bill has had its second reading in Parliament. We have been watching its progress as it could have a big impact on tenancies. But, as we reported a couple of weeks ago, there is resistance to the plan to abolish Section 21. So, without significant changes to court processes, it will…