
What Has Changed in the Tenants Fees Act in 2020?
The Tenant Fees Act is a year old and, following 12 months of being applied to new tenancies, it is now the law for all tenancies. This transition process was always intended to come to a halt at the end of May 2020, so letting agents and landlords have had notice that ongoing rentals will be affected, but it is worth recapping what is involved. This is why we have put together a guide to what has changed to the Tenants Fees Act in 2020. The government introduced the Act to p

What Might Be The Long-Term Effects of Coronavirus on the Lettings Industry?
It is safe to say that the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 will have a long lasting impact on all aspects of our lives. As we move forwards, we must learn from the experiences we have shared and use that as a basis for recovering and rebuilding. This is as true of the rental sector as it is of any other area, but what might be the long-term effects of Coronavirus on the lettings industry? As previously discussed on this blog, social distancing rules and shielding have led to man