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Recovering rent arrears shouldn't mean losing a tenant

Recovering rent arrears shouldn't mean losing a tenant

Mike Morgan, legal division manager at the Property Redress Scheme highlights a recent case involving a landlord with a tenant in rent arrears, and how mediation helped to resolve the situation amicably.

Fire Safety: What you can expect

Fire Safety: What you can expect

Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 there is renewed vigour to improve standards, particularly relating to fire safety. While initially focused on high-rise blocks, increasing attention is moving to other types of properties, and it is important landlords are aware of the changes coming down the line.

BLOG: 2021 is the year of the staycation - is it time to look at a furnished holiday let?

BLOG: 2021 is the year of the staycation - is it time to look at a furnished holiday let?

Blog: Adapted and accessible properties - the next big opportunity in the PRS?

Blog: Adapted and accessible properties - the next big opportunity in the PRS?

Photographic Evidence in Tenancy Deposits - How to get it right

Photographic Evidence in Tenancy Deposits - How to get it right

Blog: Rental reform is coming - now is not the time to bury your head in the sand

Blog: Rental reform is coming - now is not the time to bury your head in the sand

Buy-to-let market update June 2021

Buy-to-let market update June 2021

Housing First and the Private Rented Sector

Housing First and the Private Rented Sector

Electrical Safety Checks: does changing tenants affect an EICR?

Electrical Safety Checks: does changing tenants affect an EICR?

Blog: Renters' Reform and the Queen's Speech - what's next for landlords?

Blog: Renters' Reform and the Queen's Speech - what's next for landlords?

Blog: With rising numbers of renters in later life, can you afford not to adapt your rentals?

Blog: With rising numbers of renters in later life, can you afford not to adapt your rentals?

What you need to know: Possessions update for England

What you need to know: Possessions update for England

With the repossessions ban extended, what is the roadmap to recovery?

With the repossessions ban extended, what is the roadmap to recovery?

Why Welsh government must reject rent controls and Right-to-Rent

Why Welsh government must reject rent controls and Right-to-Rent

Blog: Why you need to get inventory reporting right

Blog: Why you need to get inventory reporting right

Why a Welsh Housing Survey can improve lives in Wales

Why a Welsh Housing Survey can improve lives in Wales