Renter’s Rights Bill

The government introduced the Renters’ Rights Bill in the House of Commons. Details announced on 11 September 2024 Here are the key measures outlined in the Bill: Abolishing Section 21 ‘no fault evictions’ to eliminate the risk of ...

Property Matters Newsletter – Summer 2024

The interest rate is easing and the new government has a clear majority – the market is ripe for big changes ahead.  Property Matters Newsletter Contents Where next for regulation of the private rental sector? The impact of ...

Guide for First-time Home Buyers Viewing Properties: Caveat Emptor

“I’m going for my first viewing. What kind of questions should I ask the estate agent?” If you are looking to buy a new home, you might be daunted by what you should be checking for and what questions to ask the agent during viewings. ...

Property Matters Newsletter – Spring 2024

Can you believe we are nearly at the half way point of the year? Tempus fugit! The spring edition of our E-Newsletter was published on 2 May. Property Matters Newsletter Contents Rocketing service charge leave leaseholders with hefty ...

First-Time Sellers Guide – Your Next Steps Once You’ve Decided to Sell

*This article follows on from our First Time Sellers Guide – Prior to Marketing. Congratulations, you have decided to sell your property. It’s a big, exciting step but it can also be an unnerving time as you go from being a landlord to ...

Property Matters Newsletter – Winter 2023

Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? The last of this year’s E-Newsletter was published on 28 November. Property Matters Newsletter Contents We summarise the key issues that landlords need to know, such as: The Autumn ...

“My property is not selling. Is it better to rent?”

We are increasingly receiving this question as the year winds down fast towards the end of the year. These homeowners put the property up on the market in late spring and throughout the summer and have seen no traction. If the mortgage ...

Renters (Reform) Bill – Proposed Changes to Section 8 Grounds

The long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill had its first reading in Parliament on 17 May. The draft is here. The loss of Section 21 is certain to be replaced by amended Section 8 grounds for possession. This blog covers a few of the key ...

Property Matters Newsletter – Spring 2023

Thanks to the warmer weather, tenants are coming out of hibernation and the local lettings market is getting increasingly busy! This is called The Spring Rush! The spring edition of our E-Newsletter was published on 25 April. Property ...

First Time Sellers Guide – Prior to Marketing

This is a blog aimed at current landlords, looking to sell their property for the first time through an estate agent. The steps can be a handful to consider so we’ve broken down the blog to pre- and post-marketing. At Marybow Property, ...