#VentYourRent is trending on social media

Aug 24 | 2018
#VentYourRent is trending on social media; if you are one of the 1.85 million households having to wait longer than you should for your landlord to fix a problem contact our Housing Department on 0330 123 1131. Read the full story here: https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/7065503/renters-post-pictures-of-damp-mould-filled-flats-as-campaigners-call-for-fairer-terms-for-tenants/

Divorcees speed up proceedings by lying, poll finds

Aug 15 | 2018
Currently couples who wish to split must cite a reason that the marriage is unviable, such as unreasonable behaviour or adultery on the part of one party. A recent law firm revealed that three out of ten people going through divorce lie about the reasons for their marriage breakdown. The full story is available here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6061279/Divorcees-speed-proceedings-lying-poll-finds.html If you require advice and/or assistance contact our Lisa Evans on 0330 123 1131 who can provide specialist legal advice on the process and grounds for divorce.

BBC News: Social Housing proposals 'to give tenants greater powers'

Aug 14 | 2018
The Government has released proposals for tenants in social housing in England to have greater powers. Plans include introducing landlord ratings to hold bad practice to account, and providing the regulator with "sharper teeth" to intervene on issues that matter most to tenants. It also outlines changes to make it easier for tenants to own their homes, such as allowing them to use the government's shared ownership scheme to purchase as little as 1% of their property each year. Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45176684 To be kept up to date on the proposals speak to us about our newsletters, or keep reading our blogs, follow us on Facebook, or attend one of our training events. Speak to Kirsty for further information.

LETTINGS AGENTS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS

Aug 06 | 2018
Letting Agents and property Managers are required to be members of an authorised redress scheme (Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act),  There are only two approved schemes from 6 August 2018, they are: 'Property Ombudsman and the Property Redress Scheme'.  If you want details of the schemes, then please call our housing team.

COMPULSORY PURCHASE

Aug 06 | 2018
If your property has been compulsory purchased, the amount of compensation you can receive is a maximum of only £63,000 and a minimum of £6,300.00.  If you are facing having your property compulsory purchased, then please speak to one of our experts.

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