Hello and welcome to our Spring newsletter
One of the key topics covered is the tenant fee ban with information from the AIIC (Association of Independent Inventory Clerks) and government legislation. We have also included links and reminders on gas and electricity legislation changes. Finally we have also provided some interesting information on the London East-West divide.
Feel free to pass this newsletter on to your clients that may find the information useful.
Enjoy reading.
Tenant Fee Ban
Tenant fee ban to come into effect from 1st June 2019. Landlords and agents will not be allowed to charge tenants for a variety of services. Below are links to the changes and legislation.
Bill Fee Provisions
Legislation
The below is an article with comments from the AIIC on the tenant fee ban implying the importance of impartial inventory reporting.
AIIC Independent Reporting
Remember,
- Without professional inventory reporting the deposit will go in favour of tenant/s
- Impartial independent inventory reporting may become mandatory in future
- Agents must be professional and still use independent reporting at entrance as well as exit
- Incorporating inventory professional services shows an agent as professionals in the letting market place
Click below for our inventory process.
CPS Inventory Process
Below is a useful You Tube video link from ARLA on the tenant fee ban and what agents can do.
ARLA advice for agents
Electrical Safety Regulations
New measures for electrical inspections in private rented accommodation, offering greater protection for tenants. See below.
Electrical Safety
Gas Safety Regulations
MOT style gas checks can be done 2 months before certificate expiry. See below.
Gas checks 2m before
The London Market has an East-West Divide
Interesting map on Bloomberg on the change in housing prices across London
Bloomberg House Price Map
