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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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 the cost of living in the UK is increasing, and landlords must take this into account when deciding what their rent should be. Rent increases are a difficult subject to discuss, especially when your tenant isn’t happy about it.

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Here are the key points from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Budget 2022 that landlords and letting agents need to be aware of, including changes to taxes and extended support for energy bills.

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Airbnb started as a ‘thing’ but has since grown into a formidable force in the short term accommodation market.  I have written this article to get you thinking, to inspire you, and to provide some legal thoughts around the frameworks that Airbnb can exist under in the UK Rental market

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Maybe you have heard of some people running their single or multiple properties through a limited company and wonder whether that is only for the select few or something you too should consider.

Below I will attempt to outline the key changes, facts and considerations so that you can make an informed decision on this matter.

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Landlords and agents should by now be aware of just how important it is to follow the letter of the law when serving Section 8 or Section 21 Notices.

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On occasions, you may feel as though these rights are being taken away from you due to issues concerning your neighbours.

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