During the last three weeks, apart from the NHS, and the toilet roll barons; residential landlords and renters have been the main focal point of attention. The closures of non-essential commercial premises like shops, pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities, has financially challenged landlords and tenants alike. Burger King, Carluccio’s and Yo! Sushi is among many UK businesses, who plan to …

The Government has introduced a package of measures, to protect renters affected by a coronavirus, in the private and social sectors. These measures will afford renters some protection, from eviction in the short term. These measures apply to England and Wales. Eviction notice extended to 3 months From today, should landlords wish to evict a tenant, they are required to …

Until very recently, the UK housing market was at its strongest before the EU referendum. It is good to be optimistic, however, that said we must not delude ourselves to the reality we face. Few commentators, nevertheless, are making upbeat predictions for our housing market performance for the next 12 months. Things are getting worse and not better If we …

What are the three tenancy deposit schemes? There are three government-backed deposit protection schemes: Deposit Protection Service (DPS), MyDeposits and Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS). The deposit legislation applies to all residential properties let on an assured shorthold tenancy after 6th of April 2007. How does the deposit custodial scheme work? The custodial scheme is where the landlord transfers the deposit …

Our property auction list is comprehensive; it should have a list of every property auction house in the U.K.  Go to our property auction list page, select the location and auctioneer you want. Click the link to the auction house for the area you want. You will be able to download or view the online catalogue to see the lots …

The Government is drafting emergency legislation to suspend evictions, preventing social and private landlords from evicting their tenants. The new legislation, if passed, will bar landlords in the private and social housing sector, from evicting tenants, for at least three months. Eviction ban – Confusion over Rent Guarantee  Insurance brokers, due to the coronavirus crisis, are refusing to offer rent …

Due to emergency measures to be introduced by the Government, renters will receive protection from eviction. Landlords will not be allowed to evict tenants, during the coronavirus pandemic, for at least three months. Tenant eviction Ban for at least three months With these new measures in place, no renters, in private or social accommodation, will need to be worried about …