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Longer tenancies – government to reveal more details imminently
Tuesday 8th January 2019
The government says it will shortly respond to over 8,700 responses it received about its suggestions for longer standard tenancies in the private rental sector. In a statement over the holiday season, the Ministry…
Tenants Fees Bill: no implementation date known for some weeks
Sunday 6th January 2019
he Tenant Fees Bill goes to the House of Lords on January 15 for its Third Reading – this is the final chance for the Lords to amend the measure. The government says it will not…
Defeat the fat! Don't let blocked sinks ruin your Christmas!
Thursday 20th December 2018
Did you know that Britons will pour 15 million cups of turkey fat down the sink on Christmas Day alone? That’s enough…
Five year mandatory electrical checks for all private rental homes
Monday 20th August 2018
All privately-let homes must have electrical installations checked every five years under new rules announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local…
Better for tenants? Government moves to make THREE year tenancy agreements as standard.
Monday 6th August 2018
A CONSULTATION launched by the Government this week into whether three-year tenancy agreements should be offered as standard has been met with a mixed response from landlords and housing groups alike. Landlords claim it could…
Data Protections Legislation Changes
Monday 9th April 2018
Ahead of the new data protection legislation we are pleased to share with both our existing and potential customers our privacy policy. Click on link below to read it: https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/cdn.webfactore.co.uk/6515_affinity+privacy+notice+-+april+18.pdf
Government introduces banning orders and database for rogue landlords
Wednesday 4th April 2018
Rogue landlords will be added to a database and face banning orders after fresh government legislation went live today. Those who are convicted of housing, immigration, or other criminal offenses such as overcrowded properties will…
Mandatory HMO Licensing extension to start in October
Monday 12th March 2018
The government has confirmed that the long-awaited extension of Mandatory HMO Licensing will be introduced from 1st October 2018, subject…
Should renters with pets be given greater rights?
Monday 5th March 2018
Many people with pets still find it difficult to find a rental property, and that is largely due to the potential cost associated with pet damage. Tenants can currently request permission to have…
Register to attend free landlord investment show
Wednesday 28th February 2018
Registration is now live for the National Landlord Investment Show which will take place at London Olympia next month. Hundreds of buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on the Olympia Conference Centre in March where they will…