From minor incidents to massive financial loss, agents need to have professional indemnity to protect themselves from both genuine and spurious claims, says Joanne Christie.

The confusion has arisen as a result of legislation changes applying to residential Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreements which began on, or have been renewed since, October 1, 2015. To be able…

Lettings professionals have, for years, argued for more regulation and, says Frances Burkinshaw, it has dramatically improved the sector.

Fahmida Chowdhury, Associate Solicitor at ELS Legal, sets ten key questions homemovers should ask before buying a leasehold property.

Even with a thousand pieces of legislation, there is, says Frances Burkinshaw, still smoke and still fire, so take care of your tenants!

There are unscrupulous landlords who lock out their tenants and, says Frances Burkinshaw, there are rogue agents too, but they are not the norm!

Many of your landlords may be forming limited companies to manage their taxes, but, says Jonathan Amponsah at The Tax Guys, it’s not necessarily the right route for all.

Buyers may love the listed property, but, says Christine Hereward, Head of Planning at Pemberton Greenish, agents need to be upfront about the issues.

A buyer likes a property but it has no potential for extension or roof conversion and he needs more space, so, says Jeremy Leaf FRICS, what’s the solution?

Make sure your landlords are aware of the new rules for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards says Andrew Jacobs, Head of the Commercial Property Department at Seddons.