Eviction protection set to end on 29th June
In a move which may surprise many people, rumours are that “listing possession hearings” will resume on Monday, 29th June. While not confirmed as yet by the government, it looks as though the eviction protection offered to tenants in light of the coronavirus pandemic...
A landlord’s guide to the coronavirus (part two)
In part two of our landlords guide to the coronavirus we will take a look at property visits and how to safely undertake important inspections/repairs. Visiting tenants/properties In reality, the coronavirus is everywhere although slowly but surely the UK government...
Property market update, entertaining the family and Nessun Dorma!
Human nature would appear able to adapt to any environment, any uncertainty and concerns, no more so than in the current challenging environment of the Covid-19 pandemic. While there will obviously be an impact on the UK property market (details to follow), days and...
Coronavirus advice and developments impacting landlords
In reality the UK government could never do enough to satisfy demands from various groups in both society and business. The fact that landlords seem to yet again to be last on the list is no real surprise. However, now the government has come charging towards the...
The sad demise of Upad
Over the weekend leading UK online letting agency Upad announced that it was closing the door on new business. This is obviously the first stage in a winding down of the business although how it will all end is not certain at this moment in time. What we do know is...