The PRS is housing ever-greater numbers of families, so the Government is promoting longer tenancies to provide stability, proposing a new requirement of a minimum three-year tenancy. Janany Kathirgamanathan, Senior Associate at…

As The Negotiator hits your desks, says lettings guru Frances Burkinshaw, major changes will come into force for the residential lettings industry.

At the risk of being accused of beating the same drum again and again this article is a continuation from last month, says Frances Burkinshaw, I make no apology for making the…

It is becoming increasingly clear, says Adam Walker, that many letting businesses are not going to survive the tenant fee ban that is due to come into force next Spring.

Increasing regulation makes it a challenge for agents and landlords to be compliant – especially, says Frances Burkinshaw, when the Government prints incorrect information!

A raft of new products aims to replace tenancy deposits, Andrea Kirkby reviews the current offerings and where it may all end.

Overseas companies owning properties in the UK will soon, says Indeg Kerr, Counsel at Reed Smith LLP, have nowhere to hide.

ASTs (Assured Shorthold Tenancies) were introduced in the Housing Act 1988; the Housing Act 1996 amended this legislation. Frances Burkinshaw discusses the impact on today’s lettings market.

TDS chief exective Steve Harriott's robust reply to the recent and critical Which? report into the UK system of tenancy deposits.

Without a doubt, over the years some landlords have mistreated their tenants, says Frances Burkinshaw, which has had the effect of beginning to spoil business for the good landlords.