The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a consultation which includes a proposal to introduce a single housing ombudsman.

Ombudsman Services (OS) has announced that it will withdraw from complaints handling in the property sector as it launches a major dialogue with consumers to help tackle an...

When the idea first came about, the majority of Property Guardians were young creatives taking advantage of live-work spaces in central locations. Now Property Guardians (PGs) come...

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has strongly welcomed the announcement over the weekend that the Government will now be supporting Karen Buck MP’s Private...

Earlier last month the Conservatives announced that all buy-to-let (BTL) landlords will be forced to register with a redress scheme, as is already compulsory for all letting and estate...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks has launched a petition which asks the government to make independent inventory reporting a compulsory requirement.

Some believe that the government's constant focus on the rental sector is nothing more than meddling and is the cause of many landlords leaving the sector. However, according to...

Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has won ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ at the Insurance Choice Awards against some of their largest industry competitors, including...

According to PayProp, the introduction of a database or 'blacklist' of individuals banned from working in the lettings market, which became operational on October 1, is a positive step...

Whether you've got a single rental property or a large portfolio the experience and expertise of a letting agent can be invaluable. From finding tenants to running the tenancy, good...