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.

A new government initiative to improve home buying and selling sounds like good news… but, asks Jeremy Leaf, is it?

Estate agents should focus on both the lettings sector and selling apartments, according to Nationwide, as the overall sales market continues to show few signs of revival. The comments are published in…

The Government chose April Fools’ Day to announce stricter regulations for letting and managing agents – but, says Jeremy Leaf, it’s being taken very seriously.

To be a great entrepreneur, says Paul Gratton, CEO, SDL Group, you need passion, in-depth knowledge and determination to turn your idea into a success.

Read how ARLA says more landlords are increasing their rents to pay for deluge of new legislation being introduced to regulate and tax the sector.

There are numerous potential issues around discrimination, says Frances Burkinshaw, you need to recognise them – rapidly.

Recent reports suggest that we should be braced for an underwhelming and subdued property market in 2018. Rob Clifford, Commercial Director at SDL Group disagrees!