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The Current State of the Property Market: Sales and Rental Market Trends

21st June 2023

The property market is always a topic of interest, with people constantly speculating about its direction and the impact of various factors such as mortgage rates. In this blog post, we will delve into the current state of the property market, focusing on both the sales and rental markets. We will explore the key statistics and trends, providing insights into the opportunities and challenges faced by buyers, landlords, and tenants. So let's dive in!

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UK Rental Market Update: Insights into the Current Landscape

5th June 2023

Welcome to our Property Market blog, where we provide you with comprehensive insights into the current trends shaping the UK housing market. In this edition, we'll dive into key headlines of the current Rental Market - including supply and demand dynamics, challenges faced by investors, rental growth versus earnings, and regional snapshots. Let's explore the latest findings!

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The Must-Known Legislation To Let A Property Compliantly

11th April 2023

Landlords, are you aware of the two main pieces of legislation that you need to comply with to remain safe and compliant? In the ever-changing private rented sector, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest laws and regulations that govern this space. However, failing to meet the government’s requirements can result in serious consequences in the form of; notices, fines and prosecution.

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Should Your Address Be On A Tenancy Agreement?

24th November 2022

Landlords, did you know that there are over 170 separate pieces of legislation that directly impact the private rented sector? Here at Concentric, one of our big goals is to help educate you to be able to navigate this maze of rules and regulations so that you can stay safe and compliant. While you may prefer not to share your residential address with your tenants, did you know that there are laws that govern whether or not you are permitted to withhold your address? The two main rules that apply to your address are Section 47 and Section 48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act (1985). Let’s get into them.

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What you need to know about the immigration act 2016 (2022 changes)

8th September 2022

Are you aware of the changes that were made to the Immigration Act 2016 that just came into force in April 2022? The laws surrounding the private rented sector are changing all the time. As a landlord, it can be difficult to keep up with the many hundreds of different laws. However, you understand that there can be serious consequences if you fail to do so.

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The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards You Must Comply With As A Landlord

23rd June 2022

As landlords, there are so many different laws, regulations, and standards that you need to comply with to avoid penalties. Plus, new legislation is constantly being added, further increasing the complexity of this space. Here at Concentric Sales and Lettings, we’re here to help guide you through the maze of rules and get you the information you need to stay safe, compliant, and up-to-date.

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What a Landlord Should Do When Their Tenant Has Fallen Into Rent Arrears

28th February 2022

Do you know how to handle a tenant that’s fallen into arrears? This can be a difficult issue for landlords as you have to be careful to remain compliant with all of the relevant legislation throughout your process. Also, many landlords do not have a systemised formula for dealing with these situations, leaving them with the sense that they are unprepared. Today, we’re going to cover some of the dos and don’ts of chasing rent arrears. We’re also going to discuss which legal notices to use, as well as the process we recommend for handling these complicated situations.

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Landlords- Selective Licensing Is Returning to Liverpool April 2022 - Are You Prepared?

25th February 2022

Are you a landlord in Liverpool? If so, are you aware that in April 2022, selective licensing is returning to the borough? Today, we’re going to talk about what this change in legislation means, and the steps you can take to ensure that you remain compliant. Here at Concentric, our goal is to help landlords succeed by providing practical guidance surrounding each legislation update as well as helpful advice regarding overall best practices for landlords.

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Are Your Tenants Behaving In a Tenant Like Manner?

18th January 2021

We hear a lot about how we should behave as landlords and agents – there are numerous rules, regulations, and laws about how we should be conducting ourselves and our business. But something we don’t hear about so much, and that causes many headaches when you’re dealing with tenants and properties, is something called ‘Tenant Like Manner’.

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Things you should consider before you rent out your property (Part. 2)

18th December 2020

In our last article, we looked at the practical things that you need to consider before renting out your property. We covered the basics of getting the property up to standard, and making sure everything was in place in order to show the home in its best light, as well as making it a safe for your tenants. In part 2, let’s take a look at some of the formalities and processes you’ll be required to complete in order to ensure that all the legal boxes are ticked.

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