The ban on evicting residential tenants has been in place for almost a year now. This month, Anna Pettinger looks ahead to when it might end… As we are heading out of lockdown, can I start the process of evicting my tenant? On several occasions in the last 12 months, Read more…
The government is introducing a Debt Respite Scheme, to give someone with a problem debt legal protection – much to the frustration of landlords. This month, Anna Pettinger outlines how this may affect tenants… I’ve heard the government is increasing its support to people in debt due to the coronavirus Read more…
Just before Christmas the government introduced a temporary ban on evictions in the UK. This month, Anna Pettinger discusses what this means for landlords… My tenants haven’t paid rent since October. Can I have them evicted? Tenants falling behind on their rent has been a hugely worrying outcome of Covid-19. Read more…
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant and detrimental impact on small and medium businesses with many suffering losses as a result of not being able to open their premises or operate effectively for extended periods of time following the first lockdown in March 2020. The Government has offered an Read more…
The current lockdown will not end until at least 2nd December 2020 which may cause significant financial problems for some companies, in some cases leading to insolvency. Directors of companies in financial distress may incur personal liability for the debts of their company. Here are some tips and practical steps Read more…
Emergency legislation relating to residential possession proceedings has been introduced by the government. This month, Anna Pettinger outlines how it continues to impact landlords in these uncertain times… My tenants haven’t paid rent since February. Am I likely to regain possession of my property any time soon? As I discussed Read more…
The safety of tenants is of increasing interest to the government. This month, Anna Pettinger highlights new legislation concerning electrical standards that is likely to be approved and come into force soon… New electrical safety legislation has been drafted recently and was presented to parliament last month. Although the Electrical Read more…
The government introduced a wide-reaching ban on tenant fees at the beginning of this month. Sabrina Rahman highlights how landlords must respond to the changes… I understand tenants can no longer be charged for various services, such as referencing. How will this affect me as a landlord? Back in February Read more…
Following on from our discussion of Companies, you may have decided that a Limited Company is not right for you. Another alternative is a Partnership. Without realising, you may already be in a Partnership. Two or more people carrying on business together with a view to profit is a Partnership Read more…
Following on from our previous article regarding various types of business platforms, we hope to have assisted new entrepreneurs in making an informed decision about which to choose. We have put together brief starting points for incorporating a company for your business if this is the route you have chosen. Read more…