Landlord and Tenant

The Building Safety Act 2022 is a new legislation that aims to improve the safety of high-rise buildings in the UK. It can be said that the main cause for the introduction of Act was in response to the tragic...

With cost of energy rising significantly recently, energy efficiency has become a hot topic for discussion throughout all walks of life. From switching off electrical appliances on standby to reducing the frequency and time of operating your washing machine, the...

If you are considering investing in a Buy to Let property, it is worth taking a little time to understand the potential risks and costs involved with a buy to let property, as well as the likely return on your...

The Fire Safety Bill was introduced by the Government in March 2020 as a first step towards delivering their commitment towards implementing the Phase One Report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and improving cladding safety. Between July and October...

If you have a spare room or second property, then you might have considered renting it out through Airbnb or similar sites. It’s a popular platform designed to allow you to let rooms or whole apartments to those looking for...

As a tenant you should be aware of the charges you can be expected to pay, but more importantly, what you cannot be charged for. On the 1 June 2019 the Tenant Fee Act 2019 was introduced in England and...

It is commonly thought that fitting your house with the most modern equipment will help to save you money on your energy bills. Walls can be insulated, and windows can be replaced with ones that have a better seal, or...

Many people are not aware that you need to have a right to rent in order to take out a tenancy over a property, and that it’s the landlord’s responsibility to make sure all of their tenants comply. Even if...

Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927, the lettings market was weighted heavily in favour of the landlord, meaning that only tenants who could demonstrate sufficient goodwill, such that compensation for the end of their tenancy would be inadequate, were...

When you move into your new property (whether you own it or rent it) you may want to consider who the existing utility suppliers are and change to a more cost effective one. If you are buying the property, your...