“I am conscious that with current and imminent challenges to our lettings business, 2019 may not be a barrel of laughs. Your thoughts would be appreciated!”
Read MoreFit for human habitation?
2019 arrived without much fanfare and already we are well over the festivities, but, says Frances Burkinshaw, are we all ready to take on the challenges that this year will bring?
Read MoreFour landlords quit market and sold up per branch last month
Latest ARLA figures also reveal that six landlords quit BTL market in London per branch last month, and that available stock is down 4% across England.
Read MoreLetting to housing benefit recipients – good or bad?
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…
Read MoreThe tenant fees ban – what next?
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.
Read More‘Airbnb’ for longer-term lettings sets up shop in UK with £31m expansion fund
Read how medium and longer-term alternative lettings platform is to open and office in London after receiving an investment of £31 million.
Read MoreTenant trouble
Problem tenants are only a small minority, says Andrea Kirkby, but they can cause a huge amount of trouble for a landlord and letting agent.
Read MoreChestertons launches aggressive assault on London lettings market
Read how leading London sales and lettings agency Chestertons is to make a bid for greater market share through tech and buying up competitors.
Read MoreCritical changes to Section 21 Notices
As The Negotiator hits your desks, says lettings guru Frances Burkinshaw, major changes will come into force for the residential lettings industry.
Read MoreKnight Frank blames 12% dip in rental listings on government
Knight Frank has pinned a 12% year on year reduction in lettings listings in Richmond on the governments landlord tax take.
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