Section 21 Eviction Notice Posted on July 9, 2020 "Court of Appeal backs Landlord" Section 21 Eviction Notice The Court of Appeal's decision to back the Landlord in Trecarrell House Limited v Roucefield (2020) gives a measure of encouragement to Landlords who fail to comply with a Gas Safety Certificate. Read More
Client Money Protection Posted on July 7, 2020 “Protecting your Rent and Investment” Client Money Protection A number of unscrupulous Letting Agents have been prosecuted for mysteriously ceasing trading, holding many thousands of pounds in client monies. Read More
My Tenant is Subletting Posted on July 3, 2020 "Landlords! Is your Tenant Subletting?" My Tenant is Subletting Generally, as a Landlord, your aim is to maximise your return on investment (ROI) with minimal hands-on involvement. You seek security and a predictable income from well-referenced and reliable Tenants. Read More
Sell or Rent Your Property Posted on June 30, 2020 "Thinking of selling or renting your property?" Sell or rent your property There is a high demand for rental properties in Brighton & Hove due to a cultural shift which has occurred over the past few years. Read More
Landlords – Permission to Rent Posted on June 2, 2020 "Landlords - do you have permission to rent?" Attention Landlords! We really wanted to grab your attention to ask whether you have permission to rent out your property: Have you read the terms of your mortgage and lease? Do the terms of your mortgage and lease give permission to sublet, or rent out, your flat or property? A Professional Letting Agent will ask for confirmation that you have written consent to let. Read More
Landlords – Costs of Self-Managing Your Property Posted on June 2, 2020 "Landlords - Costs of Self-Managing your Property!" Smart investors are keen to snap up bargains, and the buy-to-let market remains surprisingly active. However, whilst it is tempting to go out and buy, buy, buy – a word of caution, because it might not be so easy to let, let, let. Read More
Landlords Tenant Fees Ban Transition Posted on May 26, 2020 "Landlords - Tenant Fees Ban Transition" Landlords, the Tenant Fees Ban transition period ended on 31 May 2020. I asked James Duffy, MARLA MNAEA MIRPM, Branch Manager and The Compliance Coach here at Callaways, to give further guidance for Landlords on the Tenant Fees Act. Read More
Licensed ARLA Propertymark Agent Posted on May 20, 2020 "Why it's wise to choose an ARLA Propertymark Agent" Landlords, do you know the differences between a Licensed ARLA Propertymark Lettings Agent, and one which isn't? James Duffy (right), MARLA Propertymark Licensed Professional explains, "Agents do not currently have to be qualified. Read More
Gardening Time Posted on May 12, 2020 "Landlords - How Does Your Garden Grow?" Is it a garden, an oasis of tranquillity, or a jungle? Without a doubt, it's gardening time... Are you thinking of renting out your home or property with a garden? Your garden is an extension of your property, a welcome retreat for dining, playing, relaxing, and tending! During this period of lockdown, how much we, as a nation, have come to appreciate our green spaces, parks and public gardens, our tubs and shrubs, our balconies and display boxes. Read More
Reputable Rental Services Posted on April 7, 2020 "Reputable Rental Services" Have you read the numerous reports in the media telling of tenants handing over money in good faith, hoping to move into their new home? They thought they'd signed up for reputable rental services, then. Read More
