There have been front page headlines warning people of fire risks posed by potentially “killer” tumble dryers to millions of families.  As a landlord are you aware of what tumble … more

We all hope we never go through the devastating experience of losing our home. But every day Shelter see families in this position. It can take just one simple thing, like your landlord wanting to … more

We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2016, taking place 19th – 25th September.

Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of … more

There has been confusion over whether landlords renting their properties to students from overseas have to carry out 2 Right to Rent checks, when the tenancy is agreed, and when the student arrives. … more

Recent judicial decisions have highlighted the importance of ensuring you have served your tenant with all the correct documents and information relating to the protection of their deposit. If you … more

The Homelessness Reduction Bill has recently been presented to the House of Commons with the second reading due to commence late October 2016.

The Bill aims to reduce homelessness by allowing: … more

The Building Research Establishment hs recently produced two publications on Over heating in Dwellings:

The Guidance

This defines the characteristics of excess heat, considers the potential for … more

The Housing and Planning Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 13 October 2015 by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP. It followed an … more