The government has issued revised guidelines for the possession process in the private and social rented sectors in the light of...
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![Agency pays thousands for breaching Tenant Fees Act](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/Fined-400x310.jpg)
A London-focussed lettings agency group has paid £2,000 as a result of breaching the Tenant Fees Act. The issue relates to the...
23 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Omicron - government guidance for private rental sector this winter](/upload/images/library/Coronavirus2-400x310-min.jpeg)
Housing minister Chris Pincher has written an open letter to all landlords and agents in England, telling them how to enact the...
20 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![New government guidance incorporates latest Right To Rent changes](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Immigration-checks400x310.png)
The government has updated its formal guidance to letting agents and landlords on Right To Rent. This sets out the continuation of online...
01 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Government updates Covid guidance for private rental sector](/img/default/lat.png)
The government has updated its guidance for agents, landlords and tenants to explain the possession action process in the county courts...
22 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Agents Alert: Updated government guidance on possession action](/img/default/lat.png)
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued updated guidance to include the recent extension of the bailiff enforcement...
14 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![2021 will not hold back Agents who are prepared to adapt](/img/default/lat.png)
With the Government announcement this week of another national lockdown across England amid the surging coronavirus infections, it once again puts...
08 January 2021
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![Tier 4 letting agents told to put tenants’ safety first](/img/default/lat.png)
The government has told letting agents in Tier 4 areas that their first priority must be the safety of their tenants. The...
29 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Lockdown guidance for Inventory Clerks: stay Covid-safe and carry on](/img/default/lat.png)
Inventory clerks can continue their regular work through the lockdown so long as they adhere to Cobid-safe protocols. That’s the message from...
05 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Short Lets group demands public cash to survive Covid crisis](/img/default/lat.png)
The new trade group representing short lets operators is asking the government to make sure the short lets sector is specifically...
28 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Which Virtual Tour? A closer look at the differences](/img/default/lat.png)
Whilst Estate and Letting Agents have adapted their operations during COVID-19, to ensure safer working practices under Government guidance, ‘virtual property...
03 September 2020
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![Imminent surge of tenancies despite virus will challenge agents - claim](/img/default/lat.png)
There’s likely to be a further surge of new tenancies in the weeks to come, challenging agents’ ability to cope with...
22 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Government slammed by law expert over electrical checks chaos](/img/default/lat.png)
Confusion over Electrical Inspection Condition Reports, created by inaccurate statements from the government, has been slammed by a housing law expert. Last...
30 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Government withdraws new electrical safety guidance for rental sector](/img/default/lat.png)
The government has withdrawn its latest electrical safety checks guidance for the private rental sector, with immediate effect. However, there remains...
19 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Short let sector prepares to re-open with rigid cleaning protocols](/img/default/lat.png)
The short let sector says it’s been agreed that it can open Airbnb and similar platforms for bookings from July 4...
12 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Prominent buy to let lender resumes valuations as ‘normal’ market nears](/img/default/lat.png)
Aldermore Bank is this week resuming physical mortgage valuations on properties for house purchase and remortgage in England, where strict social...
27 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![Propertymark’s 29-point guide for offices, teams and activities](/img/default/lat.png)
Propertymark has created a 29-point checklist in line with the Government’s current property industry guidance, most recently updated on May 13. Propertymark...
25 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![Agents invited for webinars discussing three stages of tenancy](/img/default/lat.png)
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is inviting agents and landlords to a series of webinars to discuss the three stages of a...
18 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![Surge in lettings encourages agency to un-furlough some negotiators](/img/default/lat.png)
A surge in rental activity has encouraged a London-focussed agency to un-furlough some of its staff ahead of an expected relaxation...
05 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![Agents must have complete records to avoid Corona complaints - claim](/img/default/lat.png)
A leading PropTech expert has urged lettings agents to improve their administration and paperwork if they want to avoid what could...
29 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Help for self employed agents and new lettings info: Conquering Corona](/img/default/lat.png)
Hello and welcome to the latest Conquering Corona - our guide for agents to get through these challenging times. Please let us...
27 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Conquering Corona: Daily tips and news for agents to beat the virus](/img/default/lat.png)
Letting Agent Today is launching a daily service to help agents facing the Coronavirus threat. This is where you’ll find news, advice...
16 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Right To Rent: messy post-Brexit rules unveiled by ARLA](/img/default/lat.png)
The Association of Residential Lettings Agents is urging member agents and the industry to ensure it is up to date with...
12 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Warning over charging tenants agent commission as well as repair bills](/img/default/lat.png)
The Association of Residential Lettings Agents has taken legal advice on what can be charged to tenants for so-called ‘contractual damages’. ARLA...
10 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Fees Ban toolkit for agents launched as deadline nears](/img/default/lat.png)
The Association of Residential Letting Agents has launched a 10-element tool kit for agents ahead of the fees ban on June...
03 April 2019
From: Breaking News
![Letting agents in the firing line as new civil penalties come into effect](/img/default/lat.png)
New legislation coming into force today gives local authorities in England tough new powers to crack down on rogue agents and...