General News Updates
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The Housing Bill – A requirement for all landlords to complete electrical safety checks?
The Government has amended the Housing Bill, currently being debated in the House of Lords, to include regulations that could make regular electrical safety checks mandatory for all Landlords. … more
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Landlords Warned over updated documents
The Government has published updates to Section 8 and 13 forms for use in England – which are due to came into force from April 6th.
As both documents are prescribed forms, landlords of … more
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Bathroom light fittings - Are they safe?
It is a legal requirement for Landlords to ensure that the electrical installation in their rented property is safe when the tenants move in, and maintained in a safe condition for the duration of … more
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New FREE deposit protection scheme from April 2016
My Deposits have announced a new custodial deposit protection scheme which is FREE for all Landlords – you can register your interest at: http://custodial.mydeposits.co.uk/
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The latest news on your energy efficiency obligations
Following the conclusion of the Governments consultation on the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPs) included within the Energy Act 2011, guidance has been published clarifying how these new … more
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Calling all landlords in Derby....
Calling all landlords in Derby – have you read the latest edition of the ‘Housing Standard’?
It’s a bumper issue this time round with articles on the following: … more
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National Code for Student Accommodation Newsletter 2016
‘Happy 2016 to all members of the National Codes for Accommodation.
I’m sure this will prove to be yet another exciting year for the student accommodation sector.
At … more
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FIRE Risk Assessments – A Free Workshop for Landlords
Are you free on Thursday 25th February?
If so why not head over to the The Park Inn, Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG5 2BT between 6pm and 8pm for a free talk on:
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What is the minimum size for a bedroom in a licensed HMO?
If only there was a simple answer!
The issue of room sizes within licensed HMOs is something that is regularly debated amongst property professionals and causes huge confusion for all concerned. … more
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Launch of TDS Custodial Service for deposits
The Dispute Service will launch a new custodial deposit protection scheme for England and Wales on 1st April 2016, having been approved by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
The … more