General News Updates
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Do you let a HMO? a student house? - here is some useful info
To assist with the return of students to educational settings and in particular the risks associated with shared accommodation, the Public Health Division, Adult Care and Community Wellbeing at … more
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Warm Homes Funding
Could you be eligible for 1st time central heating for just £500?
Landlords can apply for the Warm Homes Offer and get 1st time gas central heating and/or insulation measures at a heavily … more
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Possessions procedure to change when courts reopen
Thank you to the NRLA for this really useful update by by Sally Walmsley:
To join the NRLA, the largest landlord association in the UK, please click this link: https://landlords.org.uk/ … more
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How will DASH safely carry out property inspections during the Pandemic?
DASH will arrange, where appropriate, virtual inspections to take place however this is not always an option so phyical inspections will need to take place
To ensure the safety of all persons … more
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Eviction Ban Update
It was announced this week that the courts will start processing eviction claims again from 24 August 2020.
There is going to be a large backlog so landlords are encouraged to try and resolve any … more
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Confused about the new shielding advice?
Here is some useful, easy to read advice on the recent changes to those who have been shielding due to a vulnerability
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Important information for Landlords who are serving or have served notice
At the moment I am sure you are all aware that an eviction moratorium was introduced on 27th March 2020 due to Covid 19 and is set to be lifted on 24th August 2020.
For those of you that … more
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Important information for HMO Landlords & Tenants during COVID-19
We recognise that HMOs present a difficult problem in terms of reducing transmission of the virus and that tenant turnover can be high. However there are practical steps you can take to lower … more
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The Trecarrel House v Rouncefield Case
The Trecarrel case is one of the most important cases for landlords this year as it is about landlords right to use the section 21 ground for possession.
In this case, the Judge at first … more
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How can I manage my property safely during COVID-19?
We appreciate that the current measures will make it more difficult to manage your property.
The government has issued two very helpful pieces of guidance with respect to renting during COVID-19 ( … more