Regulation & Law
Longer-read articles looking at national legislation and local regulation and the application of law to the residential property industry.
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Professional Negligence
Oliver Wharmby, of Lonsdale Insurance Brokers, discusses the professional risks associated with letting and managing residential property.
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Be clear on selling fees
Selling a property to a tenant? Be very clear about the fees,” says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.
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A change of plan
It’s official, says John Bosworth, Partner and Head of Planning at Ashfords LLP – the change of use rules regarding…
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Boarder control
Twelve key questions about tenants’ right to rent are answered by specialist immigration lawyer Mark Lilley-Tams.
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Knock knock…
Evicting a problem tenant? A wave of new legislation slammed into the lettings industry last year and there’s more to…
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When furniture is to be removed, be sure it is agreed in writing
When furniture is to be removed, be sure it is agreed in writing says Jane Erskine, Casework Director, the Property…
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Student lets can be a minefield, tread carefully
All letting agents will want to ensure that, when instructed by a landlord, they comply with the applicable legal requirements…
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The Government gets its house in order
More new homes, simpler rules for office to resi, changes to tenancy legislation… let’s hope it all works, says Sheila…
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Be alarmed, be safe!
Agents and landlords need to act now on the new fire regulations says Michael Portman, MD, LetRisks
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