“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!”

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?

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.

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.

Read how medium and longer-term alternative lettings platform is to open and office in London after receiving an investment of £31 million.

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 how leading London sales and lettings agency Chestertons is to make a bid for greater market share through tech and buying up competitors.

As The Negotiator hits your desks, says lettings guru Frances Burkinshaw, major changes will come into force for the residential lettings industry.

Knight Frank has pinned a 12% year on year reduction in lettings listings in Richmond on the governments landlord tax take.