Weekly Digest 16 - 29 January Archives - GRL Landlord Association

How To Conduct Right To Rent Checks

This article has been updated to included changes made by Immigration Act 2016 from 1 December 2016.

Introduction

The right to rent provisions apply to England from 1 February 2016. Read more…

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A Practical Guide To The New HMO Planning Class In Wales

Please note this article applies to Wales only. Please see the previous article in this series for HMO planning permission in England.

From 25 February 2016, a new House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) class will be added into the use classes for planning permission purposes which will have serious consequences on landlords who wish to change to HMOs in Wales. Read more…

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Prescribed Information isse

The AST tenancy, which only dates to 2021, looks possibly like an older precedent and... Read more →

AST to Occupation Contract

All my student houses are being relet this month on AST’s for the the 1st... Read more →

Tenant who is an agricultural worker part time

I own a cottage on my brother’s farm which is a separate entity/ownership. I have... Read more →

Improving the EPC requires freeholder permission

Hi Guildy, We’re considering purchasing a flat which has an EPC rating of D. The... Read more →

AST or not?

Hi Guildy, I have a property (2 bedroom) that is current a joint tenancy between... Read more →

Recent Forms

Proposed Guarantor Covering Letter For Signing Guarantee Agreement

Product Code LT127 It is always preferred that a guarantor be present at the... View form →

Notice to Tenant Before DPS Single Claim Made

Product Code: F049 Under Schedule 10, Paragraph 4A(4)(a) Housing Act 2004 (as... View form →

Rent Increase Form (England) – Section 13 Notice

Product Code: F024 – ENGLAND ONLY **NEW** This form is... View form →

Recent Tech Support

When Trying to Build, Not Seeing the Save and Build Dropdown

Issue and symptoms: When you are trying to build a... Read more →

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How Holiday Lets Can Keep Property Tax Bills Down

Landlords facing financial hardship when new mortgage interest finance rules slash their tax relief over the next few years could find a solution by switching to holiday lets. Read more…

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Nine April 2016 tax changes you need to know about

April 6 – the start of the 2016-2017 tax year is a big day for tax with a number of new measures covering pensions and earnings affecting landlords taking effect. Read more…

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