An announcement has been made by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, updating their Covid advice for moving homes. The pandemic has been a stressful time, but unfortunately, we are not clear of it in 2022, as new updates to the guidelines just keep coming. The latest update deals with the fact that …
Airbnb was founded over a decade ago and has been a hot go-to for tourists or those looking for a bigger bang for their holiday buck. But can Airbnb also be responsible for damaging the local community? The government recently announced that there will be a consultation for plans that will introduce a national register …
There is finally some good news when it comes to the cladding crisis! Owners of medium-sized dwellings had been living with the stress of possibly having to cover the cost of disposing and removing unsafe cladding on their homes, which has caused them to be unable to sell or remortgage their properties. But they will …
In November 2020, a new online service was introduced by the Home Office, which allows certain tenants to carry out their own check and share the results with you (or your agent) digitally, via an online code. You cannot insist that a tenant uses the online service, but if they agree to, all they need …
All of our minds are on festive thoughts at the moment, but before we know it, the tinsel will be back in the loft for another year, and spring will be round the corner. As we look to the new year, mark April 6th in your diary, as this is the date that changes kick …
It’s the season to be jolly, but Father Christmas seems unbothered about fire safety. We can’t help but wonder as he plunges down the fiery depths of your chimney if you’ve got Home Emergency Insurance, in case of any stray sparks! We’re just a few days away from the big day and you’re most likely …
The UK is a nation of animal lovers, but it’s also a famously tricky place to find pet-friendly rentals. While contents insurance can provide some peace of mind for accidental damage, furry friends can cause damage that isn’t covered, so it’s understandable that landlords are wary. The Dogs and Domestic Animals Accommodation Protection Bill is …
It looks like Santa will have to relinquish December’s MVP award this year – in the UK at least. That’s because the festive season has taken a back seat to the first wintertime General Election since 1923 and the third election in almost four years. There is plenty on the agenda as we head to the polls: …
It’s the news that landlords have been waiting for, but possibly not exactly what they were expecting… News was released yesterday detailing the plans for the Rental Reform Bill, the market change document set to shake the way renting works, forever. We were expecting to see The Rental Reform White Paper published this autumn, putting …
We all need somewhere to live, and as rent and sale prices continue to rise, we are all willing to put up with a few imperfections here and there for the sake of a safe roof over our head. But would you want to know about it? And if you did, would you turn down …
