You’ve met the prospective tenant and they seemed polite. They passed the credit check and are in gainful employment. Most importantly, their references came back with the green light, so it comes…

We have had months and months of upset and unrest over Brexit; it finally looked like agreement might be reached but no – not yet. So instead of agreement we will now…

I’m not being rude but do you think that our government is stupid? Or are we missing something?

I was listening to the news the other day with half an ear when I thought I heard a ridiculous statement made by John McDonnell, says Frances Burkinshaw.

If Government can’t get things right how, asks Frances Burkinshaw, are landlords and agents expected to?

The new legislation is now in place, letting agencies must immediately abide by the new regime, but there’s a great deal to understand. Laura Bushaway, Knowledge Development Lawyer, Charles Russell Speechlys, sets…

Not so long ago, tenants paid a cash deposit and the agent looked after it until the end of the tenancy. Now it’s ‘all change’, says Lisa Isaacs but which way is…

Most agents and landlords planned for this event by tightening up their operation. Some, also, says Frances Burkinshaw, cut some corners to minimise the loss of income.