A call for a level playing field

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There’s a lot of indignation at present over the HSE’s…

It’s the end of the year, not the end of the road

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2017 will hardly go down as a fantastic year for landlords…

Cheeky tricks or clever tactics?

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The property rental sector is still evolving, and so is the…

Thanks for this year, here’s to the next

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Every job has its highs and every sector goes through periods…

Pay to view, not pay per view – commentary from our Partnership Development Manager, Neil Jackson (MARLA)

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Years ago, I warned applicants to avoid dealing with anyone who…

Has widespread landlord licensing just moved a step closer?

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Selective licensing has been in place in several boroughs…

The Northern Dossier

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In property, knowledge is powerful stuff. But where, amongst…

Councils and private landlords need to talk

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Councils and private landlords could, and should, work together.…

The prospect of rent pressure zones

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If you’re still working on the assumption that you’ll always…

Letting agent regulation: it’s time to have your say

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A few days ago, we posted a blog about reforms affecting the…

Defaulting tenants? It’s time to get your skates on.

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We’re rapidly heading towards that time of year when everything…

Scotland paves the way with housing reform

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Very soon, new legislation comes into force in Scotland that…

If a tenant sub-lets, what should you do?

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Tenants who break the terms of their agreement and sub-let their…

Housing affordability and private landlords

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Now the Government has promised a fund of £2bn to build affordable…

Landlords and universal credit

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Despite warnings from councils, charities and backbenchers,…

Simply the best

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The UK culture values reserve and modesty. If you shout your…

Housing standards as a political issue

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The tragic events at Grenfell Tower have pushed the issue of…

Making plans for 2018? What about student accommodation?

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Anyone whose personal experience of student housing dates…

Ready to invest? If you understand the costs, you’ll reap the rewards.

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The costs of being a landlord If we had a pound for every…

Underwriting standards and the buy-to-let business

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Recently there have been several announcements in the press…