Has the Government changed the law to give tenants an automatic right to keep pets? The short answer may appear to be “yes” but - as always - the devil is in the detail. Firstly, it’s important to stress that pet ownership within rental property is part of a Model...
Important news for landlords and tenants alike - the Government has revised guidelines for its new mediation service, marking the end of the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions. From June 1st, eviction notice periods - which stood at six months during much of the...
What do you know about Government proposals to reform the private rental system? Fairly sweeping changes - impacting landlords and tenants alike - were first outlined in the Tories’ 2019 Election Manifesto but inevitably Covid-19 put everything on hold. To be honest,...
The latest property newsHello to you all wherever you are in the World. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well and that some semblance of normal life is beginning, or about, to return. In the UK, despite many Government mistakes, one thing they have...
Brighton remains the most profitable buy-to-let location in the UK for the second year running, according to CIA Landlords’ recent research published earlier this year. Our seaside town beat major cities such as London to take the top spot with landlords reportedly...
Since April 1st, all private landlords in England are required by law to carry out safety checks on electrical installations in rented properties, using a qualified and certified electrician. We all know the risks of dodgy electrical installations, including shocks...
Purchasing a rental property? Unsure whether to pay a letting agent or go it alone? What are the pros and cons – apart from the obvious? This is a question I am often asked and there is no definitive answer. Ask me if you should use a certified electrician or gas...
"How do I give notice to my tenants in a fair and even-handed way?" That’s a question I often get asked and it’s become more complicated during the pandemic. If you don’t follow the letter of the law, there is a clear danger that you may be accused of harassing or...
“You don’t know somebody until you live with them!” The old saying is very true yet joint letting arrangements are still very popular – particularly in fashionable areas such as Brighton and Hove. It may sound obvious but the best advice is to make sure you know how...
Seasons Greetings from all of us at Town & Country!Dear all, I think that you may have heard enough from us this year, with the plethora of updates regarding the thing that I refuse to mention. We all at Town & Country wish you a wonderful festive season and hope to...