The punishment must fit the crime, of course, but the penalties that can now be imposed for tiny infringements of the law can be absolutely terrifying.
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Order! Order! Government should put its house in order!
If Government can’t get things right how, asks Frances Burkinshaw, are landlords and agents expected to?
Read MoreMore new regulations!
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.
Read MoreCompulsory Client Money Protection moves a step closer
Switch to mandatory Client Money Protection (CMP) could come in a matter of weeks, with Government expected to finalise and release its regulations imminently.
Read MoreTenants: remember their safety is YOUR responsibility, not theirs
Even with a thousand pieces of legislation, there is, says Frances Burkinshaw, still smoke and still fire, so take care of your tenants!
Read MoreDoes your computer say ‘yes’?
Property software used to be inflexible box of tricks, but that’s all changing. Nigel Lewis examines this geeky revolution.
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