The abolition of Section 21 is a major change for the private rental sector in England and Wales. Section 21 is a law that allows landlords to evict tenants without giving a reason, as long as they give two months' notice. This means that landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants simply because they want to sell the property or move in themselves.

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The government has announced plans to ban landlords from evicting tenants without justification, as part of a long-awaited overhaul of the private rental sector in England.

The new law, which is expected to be introduced in Parliament later this year, would abolish Section 21 evictions, which allow landlords to evict tenants with just two months' notice.

The government says the ban will give tenants more security and stability, and make it harder for landlords to exploit them.

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Noise disturbances are never fun for landlords. In fact it is one of the reasons my friend Pete decided to invest in the NASDAQ instead! Less hassle.

Issues such as loud music, shouting, barking dogs, running appliances, or parties can ruin the peace of an entire neighbourhood and drive away potential tenants, and at worst resulting in expensive fines.

Taking the right steps to address the issue is essential, so here is a guide to understanding noise issues, the steps landlords can take to tackle them, and how to prevent them from occurring in the future.

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Sometimes a landlord or a tenant gets cold feet and wants to get out of a tenancy agreement early.  How to you deal with that with a mutual agreement, and deed of surrender?

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We are often asked about how Landlords can lawfully evict 'problem' tenants.

The Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996 lays down certain circumstances, known as grounds, under which a landlord may  apply to court for possession of a property.

Two of the most commonly referred to grounds are where the tenant has unpaid and excessively delayed rent, and where the tenant has been found guilty of illegal activity or causing nuisance.

We go through ALL the grounds you can rely on.

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Are you ready for a house prices to dip? After seeing a dramatic 24% increase in prices over the past 32 months, industry analysts are predicting a fall in house prices in 2023. Find out what this could mean for you and your next property purchase.

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Interest Rates are up a lot and heading higher.  Keeping your rent fair and reflective of the market is one thing to stay on top of.

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Millions of families up and down the country are facing an imminent 'Christmas nightmare' as mortgage rates are set to soar – with the potential of losing their homes in the festive period.

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The Queen’s Speech on 11 May 2022 announced plans to table the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill during the next Parliamentary session, which is expected to bring about a major rebalancing of the tenant/landlord relationship by abolishing Section 21 evictions.

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It’s no secret that renting a property in the UK can be a confusing and daunting process. Before you sign any agreement, you need to make sure you know your rights and understand the terms and conditions of both the landlord and the tenant. That’s why having the right tenancy agreement is so important.

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