This is ‘an old chestnut’, says Frances Burkinshaw. That is not meant to be rude or patronising to those in receipt of benefits – it’s just that it’s been debated for 40…

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.

Politicians and journalists should, says Frances Burkinshaw, stop blaming the lettings sector for the housing crisis!

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…

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

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.

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.

The use of the term ‘Holiday Let’ is often misused and is bandied about as a heading for a ‘Short Let’ – but this could prove very dangerous in certain circumstances as…

Lessons learnt following the Beast from the East? How did you – and your landlord and tenant clients – fare during the UK’s worst weather for decades? says Frances Burkinshaw