As unintended consequences go, says Adam Walker, this tale of woe is a great illustration of how our lives and businesses can be dramatically disrupted without us doing anything wrong.

Everybody is worried and grumbling about the forthcoming lettings law, but regulation can be a force for good, says Glynis Frew, CEO, Hunters.

We are all aware of the impending tenant fees ban, which is making its way through the Parliamentary process, says Frances Burkinshaw. Now we need to make the most of it.

Buyers may be faced with a capital gains tax (CGT) liability even when selling their main home – if they bought it off-plan. Henry Fea, tax, trusts and successions lawyer at Charles…

Landlords can, in extreme circumstances, forfeit long residential leases, leaving the owner homeless and the landlord with a valuable windfall. Property lawyer, Jeremy Stephen, considers a recent case.

As new HMO rules affect 100,000 homes, Richard Lambert, CEO of the NLA, says, “This is an unacceptable failing on the part of the MHCLG, which should have ensured all local authorities…

Problem tenants are only a small minority, says Andrea Kirkby, but they can cause a huge amount of trouble for a landlord and letting agent.

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…