The epic turmoil of Liz Truss’s ill-fated mini-budget has given way to a calmer market for mortgage lenders, with a number of providers lowering rates throughout the country in response to a slowdown in the volatile world of financial markets. After a sustained period of interest rates, the mortgage market is at last showing signs…

If you are a tenant and renting from a private landlord or estate agent, you may be able to claim rent back from them if they fail to provide suitable accommodation. This is under plans being considered in Westminster. Renters could soon be able to sue their landlords for refunds on rent if their property…

PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR NEW SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REGULATIONS With changes to the rules around carbon monoxide and smoke alarms in England and Wales on the horizon, coming into effect on 01 October 2022 in England and 01 December 2022 in Wales; here’s what you need to know: 1) Install smoke alarms on…

WHAT COULD THE STATUTORY DEBT REPAYMENT PLAN MEAN FOR YOU AS A LANDLORDS AND YOUR TENANTS? The government wants to introduce a Statutory Debt Repayment Plan (SDRP). There are two consultations in the course of this. The first has closed, and the second closes on 05 August 2022. The SDRP will include a broad range…