General News Updates
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Right-to-Buy extension to Housing Associations delayed by Brexit
Based on recent headlines the Government’s intention to extend the Right to Buy to Housing Associations is no longer their ‘Top Priority’. The civil servant leading on this … more
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Extension of mandatory licensing – The Government has spoken
We have been waiting with baited breath, and finally the Government has published their response to the technical discussion on the extension of mandatory licensing which closed in December 2015. … more
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A high number of landlords are not up-to-date with recent legislative changes – are you?
The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) have noted that the number of queries regarding carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, and window blinds is alarmingly high.
Landlords are … more
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Homelesness Prevention Programme - there is still time to apply
The DCLG is launching a programme of targeted interventions to reduce homelessness by making £40 million of funding available for local areas split into 3 different funds:
Homelessness … more
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Product safety - Do you know which tumble dryer is in your property
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
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Shelter - Renters put at Risk
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
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Gas Safety Week: Fighting for a Gas Safe nation
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
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The Right to Rent and Foreign Students – The Residential Landlords Association has the answer
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
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Protecting your tenant's deposit – Have you provided all the necessary information?
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
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The Homelessness Reduction Bill 2016 – will it affect private landlords?
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