A major city and metropolitan borough nestled in the West Midlands, Birmingham has just been awarded the title of sixth best place for property market investment opportunities in Europe. World renowned for its vibrant history, culture and art, the city…

With the UK scheduled to withdraw from the European Union (EU) on 29 March 2019, and despite the deep importance of this event, not much is understood about how the Brexit process will be managed and what will happen if…

There is a lot to consider when managing and letting property, and plumbing may not be top of your priorities. However, perhaps it should be, as it is estimated that Britons spend around £707 million each year on repairing their…

The private rented sector (PRS) is often complacent when it comes to customer and tenant satisfaction. In a turbulent and changing lettings landscape, the best landlords and letting agents are focusing on tenant retention as the key to flourishing in the lettings market. The tenant demographic…

The Homes (Fitness for Habitation) Bill has gained Government support, after being first debated in January 2018. The tragic fire at Grenfell Tower focused attention on the limitations of existing legislation on disrepair and housing standards, with further criticism written…

More property companies now feel that technology will have a positive impact on their business. Traditionally, the property industry has not readily embraced proptech, with some feeling it is a threat to business rather than an asset. But, according to PropertyWeek’s Power…

On 1 October, the criteria for certain types of House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) changed in England, with mandatory licences being extended. Agents must ensure that they keep landlords informed of the upcoming changes in legislation, whilst ensuring that all applicable properties have…