The Homelessness Reduction Bill – a step in the right direction for landlords

The Homelessness Reduction Bill has now been made an Act of Parliament having received Royal Assent on April 27th. Many feared that this Bill would not be made an Act prior to the dissolution of Parliament for the general election called by Theresa May and might be lost. However, this Bill in addition to another 21 Bills have now been Continue Reading →

Top Ten Tips for Landlords – No 10: How Do I Evict A Tenant

Evicting a tenant is usually the last resort, and it can be a difficult procedure. You need to make sure you are complying with a whole host of legislation and regulations, and you must treat your tenant “fairly” throughout, however unjust that may seem. Unless you are a well-seasoned professional landlord, you really should seek extra help specific to your Continue Reading →

Top Ten Tips for Landlords – No 9: How Can I Reduce The Risk Of Problem Tenants

If you are a landlord then of course you want to find the best possible tenant for your property. In order to find the best tenants there are a number of things you can do in the early stages as well as decisions you can make during the tenancy to ensure all is running smoothly and any issues stopped before Continue Reading →