As the housing landscape continues to evolve, it is essential for renters and landlords alike to stay informed about significant legislative changes. One such development is the Renters Reform Bill, which aims to bring about substantial reforms in the rental market. On the 17th May 2023, the government introduced the Renters’…
Today’s Property Market Is Completely Different To The Market Of Two Or More Decades Ago If you’re a first-time buyer in London, your first thought may be to ask your close family and friends for their advice about purchasing your first property. However, the property market today is completely different…
Landlords in London, Are You Prepared For The Year Ahead? Over the last few years, the property rental sector has seen a lot of changes. For landlords in London, dealing with changes to requirements hasn’t been easy, and now, 2023 looks set to hold many more significant changes. To ensure…
Are your potential tenants able to afford their rent? The UK is in a cost-of-living crisis, and it’s having a knock-on effect on landlords in London. More tenants are struggling to pay their rent, and landlords, therefore, are having to take action to protect their rental income during these difficult…
Carbon Monoxide Alarms – New Responsibilities Are Being Placed On Landlords Changes are now in force to smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm regulations in English rental properties. Since all landlords in London need to be aware of these updates, our team here at Alter&Cope is here to bring you…
Now We’ve Returned To A “New Normal”, How Do Things Stand On The Rental Property Front? Landlords with rental properties in areas including London have recently faced troubling times. Renters began to move away from built-up areas to small villages and towns during the Covid-19 pandemic, seeing the appeal of…
House prices have hit another record high, while interest rates have increased again, but there’s good news on the horizon for renters and first-time buyers. Read on for all this and more in June’s property market update. UK house prices reach record high House prices across the country have increased…
If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord in London, you may be wondering whether you can let out your property if you don’t have a specific buy-to-let mortgage. There is a common misconception that landlords must acquire a buy-to-let home loan before renting out their property to tenants but, in fact,…
If you’re renting a property in London, your landlord/agent has a responsibility to supply you with several important documents. Not sure what those are? The expert team here at Alter&Cope has prepared this helpful guide so you know exactly what to expect as a tenant. 1. Your Tenancy Agreement The…
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement delivered precisely two years after the first Covid lockdown, made its primary focus the need to address worries about the rising costs of living. However, elements in the statement are relevant to the property market, including cuts in VAT for green energy materials and a decision…
