Wales follows England as the Tenant Fee Ban comes into Force 1st September 2019
As England has been getting used to the Tenant Fee Ban over the last few months, In Wales the fee ban comes into force on 1 September, with some key differences. Unlike England, there is no cap on the security deposit, one very major difference given the amount of work English agents are having to do in relation to security deposits.
The Role of the Strategist
Being a business person isn’t easy and being a business person when your focus tends to be your Passion is even harder. Take chefs and fashion designers as an example. Their creativity is sparked by their love for what they do - creating a new recipe and designing a spectacular gown is far more rewarding for them than running the numbers, setting targets, putting together projections for a five year business plan.
Ministry of Housing opens Consultation re the Abolition of the Section 21 Notice
Now more than ever you should take the time to add your opinions to a Government Consultation. If you don’t have time or you think your voice won’t be heard, then think again. Anyone who has a vested interest in housing - Private Landlords - corporate or buy-to-let, Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Letting Agents, Estate Agents, Landowners, Investors, Landlord Associations, Tenant Associations - understand what this change means for the housing sector.
An Evening with Landlords
Just over a week ago we were invited to attend a landlord event organised by Peter Greenwood and his team. Peter runs a lettings and sales agency, Greenwoods in Kingston-Upon-Thames and after 7 years of trading organised a “Thank the Landlords” evening which included bringing landlords present up to date on what is happening in the Private Rented Sector. As an observer, it was wonderful to see the interaction between the Greenwood team and the landlords - it is obvious that the landlords are benefitting from the personal relationship that Peter and his team offer.