Landlords across England and Wales are risking fines of up £5,000 by failing to prepare for a new law that comes into effect next month....
Housing Minister Dominic Raab has announced that the Government will be reviewing the current legislation on carbon monoxide alarms in homes to ensure it remains...
Choosing a solicitor is an important part of the selling process. And you might wonder if you should use your estate agent’s solicitor. Often, when...
As of October 1st 2018, new rules are in force regarding licensing for HMO properties. HMOs, or houses in multiple occupation, will now be subject...
A new campaign has been launched by consumer watchdog Which? urging tenants to share their horror stories of agent mistreatment. The campaign follows an undercover...
The conveyancing process is one of the most frustrating parts of buying a house. But, why do solicitors take so long to exchange contracts? As...
The number of empty properties in England rose 5.3% to 216,186 long term empty homes in the twelve months to October 2018 according to the...
Is it illegal to sell a house with asbestos in the UK? It’s a good question to ask if you’re considering moving home. Asbestos was...
In yet another ‘lockdown special’ we caught up with Chris Salmon, Operations Director at Quittance Legal services to find out what impact COVID-19 is having...
Every landlord knows the difficulties of repossessing a property from a bad tenant, but the situation is worse than originally thought. It’s now taking more...
First-time buyers in the UK have been given a helping hand from Chancellor Philip Hammond in his last budget before Brexit. However, the move comes...
Property is one of the most popular choices for those who want to invest their money. However, deciding whether or not you want to invest...
Engaging a solicitor is part of the process of buying a home for the majority of people. So knowing how to choose a conveyancing solicitor...
The Government announced plans on Friday for a new body of experts tasked with raising property agent standards. Chaired by Lord Best, the new working...
Those homeowners looking to extend their properties will be able to do so quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application, with...
If you are the landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) then you may require a licence. But when do you need an HMO...
