At Bricknells we subscribe to many industry publications and a particular headline caught my eye over the past week: ‘Why I may quit buy to let – a landlord explains their S21 dilemma’ This was all to do with landlord confidence being eroded by the suggestion that Section 21’s are to be abolished. For those […]

Inventories Both the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) have issued renewed guidance and top tips for Landlord’s and Letting Agents on the best practice for property inventories and schedules of condition. Having a detailed record of the property contents and condition is vital when it comes to deposit negotiations at […]

From the 1st June 2019 the Tenant Fees Act comes into force affecting all who operate in the Private Rented Sector. All tenancies entered into after this date (including tenancy renewals) will be subject to the legislation which bans ALL fees and charges to Tenant’s apart from 7 specific charges that are listed below. With […]

Zero Deposits – What are they? What?? A Landlord doesn’t take a deposit from the Tenant?? Surely this can’t be right?? Well, not all is as it seems here, what I am talking about is something called a ‘Zero Deposit Option’ and the theory behind it is to give potential tenants more financial freedom whilst […]

Has it ever crossed your mind ‘How can I release equity from my property? Look at these case studies which may inspire you to think differently. Donna and Mark had been trying to sell their house for 2 years with no luck. They owned half their house outright but wanted to move to a new […]

The key facts every landlord needs to know about Section 21. Section 21 Notice A section 21 Notice is a ‘No Fault’ notice. It can be served by a landlord after the first four months of the fixed term of the tenancy. The notice must run for a two month period. In order to rely […]

Membership of a Government-approved Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme became a legal requirement at the beginning of April 2019 for all agents in England dealing with residential lettings. What does this regulation mean for landlords and how can you check that the letting agents that you work with comply with these regulations?