Universal Credit has been introduced over the last few years for working age claimants to replace a number of existing benefits including housing benefit.  The Department for Work and … more

From 18th May 2020, Household Waste Recycling Centres re-opened on a restricted basis across the county.

The services resumed as a ‘click and tip’ basis with limited waste materials … more

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 apply to private landlords and places a duty to ensure that electrical safety standards are met.

The … more

Employers, the self-employed and people in control of premises, such as landlords, have a duty to protect people by identifying and controlling risks associated with legionella.

If your building was … more

Government has issued updated guidance to help both landlords and tenants understand the implications of the Coronavirus Act 2020.  The guidance covers the three main areas:

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  Do you have a tenant in need of support, but has no members of your household who can help?

  Are they unable to access support through other means, including friends and … more

In this environment we all need to minimise the health risks in letting out properties.

But what does that mean for landlords?

How will social distancing impact on your lettings and what about … more

Plans to phase out the sale of coal and wet wood for domestic burning and encourage the use of cleaner fuels in the home have been confirmed by the government.

Wood burning stoves and coal fires are … more