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Section 21 Court Ruling Resolves Contentious Eviction Detail

A court of appeal ruling in a Section 21 eviction case has finally resolved a contentious issue between landlords and tenants. The case revolves around a landlord’s ability to issue a Section 21 eviction notice where a gas safe certificate wasn't provided at the beginning of a tenancy.

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Rent Guarantor Jun 29, 2020

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Tenants and Landlords Feel the Strain of Eviction Rules

Following the UK government's decision to extend the no eviction ban by two months to the end of August 2020 to help tenants cope with a longer lockdown and slow recovery, it’s clear that both tenants and landlord are feeling the strain of the situation. Separate reports highlight that while searches for 'can my landlord evict me' have risen by over 50%, industry body the National Residential Landlords Agency (NRLA) is encouraging its members to write to the government to highlight the 'devastating consequences' some will will face as the result of the extended eviction ban. 

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Rent Guarantor Jun 22, 2020

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London Rental Market Yields Fail to Make UK Top 20

London's rental market has long been popular with investors, however recent research shows that in the search for yield, the English capital isn't always the best option for investors. Indeed, no areas of London are in the top 20 regions that produce the strongest yields, a list which is dominated by northern postcodes.

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Rent Guarantor Jun 15, 2020

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Downsizing - Pros & Cons

In property, we often think bigger is better. Have you ever thought smaller might have its advantages? Welcome downsizing - this is the process of moving to a smaller property from your larger one. This is a decision made by those eager for a change, are struggling financially with related property costs, struggling with the upkeep, or empty nesters. It may even be time to move closer to friends and relatives and downsizing might be the only option. Let’s look into the pros and cons.

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Rent Guarantor Jun 04, 2020

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Government Should Not Make it More Difficult To Evict Tenants

With many of the UK's private residential sector landlords (PRS) working with their tenants to get through the current tough period, a leading industry body has highlighted the need for the Government to be equally supportive of those landlords - by not making it harder to evict tenants when such a move is necessary.

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Rent Guarantor Jun 02, 2020

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ARLA Propertymark Demands Further Support for Rental Sector Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

The UK government has proven a supportive one in the face of the unprecedented health crisis that is coronavirus. However, while Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his cabinet have implemented a number of welcome measures to support the UK's rental sector, there is still more that can be done. In a submission to a Government inquiry, ARLA Propertymark has issued a number of additional demands of support. They include issues relating to tenants. landlords and letting agents during the ongoing difficulties.

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Rent Guarantor May 18, 2020