Private landlord services – Consult the legal experts Sponsored content At Paul Crowley & Co solicitors we have a specialised private landlord legal services team with many years of experience in protecting the investments of private residential landlords. If you are a private landlord or renting agency and you have a problem tenant, ... Read More...
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New tenants and the acquisition of ‘Royal’ status have boosted visitor numbers at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock according to bosses. The latest data shows footfall increased by 13% during the April to September summer period this year, compared to the same six months in 2017. An expanding events programme and the role the Grade ... Read More...
Can you rent a property with your furry friend? And are landlords taking a risk if you do? We take a look at the issues surrounding renting with pets. Words by Christine Toner We're a nation of pet lovers. According to figures from the RSPCA, about one in two UK households own a ... Read More...
Liverpool landlords urged to keep up with legislation to avoid costly errors Liverpool landlords are being urged to ensure they’re up to date on legislation before issuing eviction notices to tenants. Sponsored content Not keeping up with changes to the law and seeking advice after the eviction process has already been triggered can ... Read More...
Security deposit shake-up - bmd:law offer advice for landlords Bernadette Mcdonald of bmd:law on what the changes mean for landlords. Sponsored content Bernadette Mcdonald director, bmd:law QST: I have heard that the law is changing and landlords won’t be able to take deposits or bonds, is that true? It’s true that there will be a draft ... Read More...
Security deposit cap: How will new legislation impact landlords and tenants? With a cap on security deposits announced during this year’s Queen’s Speech, Your Move takes a look at how landlords will manage riskier tenants going forward. Words by Christine Toner If you’re a landlord then you’ve probably had just about enough of ... Read More...
Communal spaces encouraging social connections amongst residents can prompt renters to renew their tenancies for longer, according to a property developer. PlaceFirst, which is currently regenerating Victorian terraced houses in Toxteth’s Welsh Streets area, suggests that creating the right environment for community spirit to thrive can benefit landlords and residents alike. Speaking ... Read More...
Generation Rent: A testing time for tenants Liverpool’s rental sector special Words by Christine Toner For many, renting is a temporary step with the eventual goal being home ownership. However, that isn’t always the case. While the term ‘generation rent’ was originally coined to describe those tenants who desperately wanted to get on the housing ... Read More...
Liverpool’s citywide selective licensing scheme is “helping to drive up standards” in the rental sector according to an update on the initiative’s progress. The legislation, which came into effect on 1 April 2015 and requires landlords to meet criteria and have licences for all private sector rental properties, is said to have ... Read More...
New measures announced in the government’s Autumn Statement could bring rising rental costs, according to Liverpool property experts. Industry insiders have questioned whether Chancellor Philip Hammond’s decision to ban letting agents from charging fees to tenants will really benefit those renting homes. Following the Chancellor’s announcement yesterday (23 November) that landlords should ... Read More...