Insights - COVID-19
A Landlord’s Guide to Right of Entry
A lot of landlords are of the opinion that because they own a property, they have an automatic right of entry without first gaining permission from the tenant. There are however clear rules and regulations that dictate when a landlord is allowed, and not allowed, to enter a property, and when tenant permission is required to do so.
Read MoreHow COVID-19 has Impacted Landlord Confidence in the UK
A recent survey by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has revealed that almost two thirds of private landlords in England and Wales are expecting their rental businesses to be impacted in a negative way due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there is a call for the Government to help sustain tenancies by providing the finances needed to pay off COVID related arrears. Alternative suggestions are being made to help bring things back on track, and guaranteed rent for landlords could be one key idea.
Lockdown Latest: Rental Market Open for Business
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has announced that the rental market in England will stay open during the new four-week lockdown starting 5th November. Renters remain able to move, letting agents and removal firms can continue to do their jobs, and property maintenance and repair contractors, cleaners and inventory clerks can enter properties, providing they adhere to COVID-secure guidelines.