Students Will Be Released from Tenancies Early

Following closure of universities in light of the Coronavirus outbreak and public health measures taken to tackle its spread, many students have returned to their family homes, complying with the Government’s guidance. Whilst students living in the private rented sector (PRS) could terminate their tenancy by giving a 28 day notice under the Private Housing …

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All Together for Common Good – Free Accommodation for NHS Staff

In these very challenging times when the whole world has almost come to a complete stop and our lives have been put on hold, the NHS staff are getting prepared for a battle to protect our British society against COVID-19. They might be lacking necessary equipment and resources, but not the professionalism and determination to …

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Property Maintenance on Rental Homes Given Green Light

In the Coronavirus turmoil, letting agents and landlords have raised concerns about potentially not being able to fulfil their legal obligations to tenants due to the social distancing measures put in place to help tackle the spread of COVID-19. Property maintenance and repairs The government has now issued guidance on property repairs and maintenance, allowing …

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Letting Agents Exempt from Business Rates

Estate and lettings agents, who were originally left out of the government’s business rates exemption programme, will now no longer have to pay tax in the next financial year 2020-21, starting from 1st April. Government’s U-turn Following the government’s decision on the country’s lock-down to restrict the spread of the Coronavirus, sales and lettings agents …

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Gas Safety Certificates and COVID-19 Restrictions

Gas Safety Register updated their information on Monday 23rd March regarding advice for landlords and Gas Safety Certificates in light of COVID-19 restrictions and recommendations. The Gas Safe Register, UK’s gas registration body, replaced CORGI in 2009 and all gas engineers by law, should be registered with them. The most recent UK government restrictions for …

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