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How do you let and rent a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) during COVID-19?
May 26, 2020

To date, guidance has been issued to the industry and consumers to cover pre-visits and visits to a home which is on the market. However, it is apparent that renting HMOs is more complicated especially when combining households that don’t know each other. This is allowed by the government, however, you need to follow the new home moving guidance rules and you need to ensure any tradespeople, cleaners etc that visit the property also follow the guidance laid out by the government, the industry and to consumers. Read more to find out the procedure for letting or renting an HMO during COVID-19.

May 2020 property price report - COVID-19
May 19, 2020

Although many of the price reports are likely to struggle to reflect what’s happening in the market over the coming months, we are able to glean some information from data running up to the stay at home measures and combine this with individual reports that some of the best commentators are publishing. Read my latest property price report to find out more.

Help for renters
Apr 22, 2020

For renters, to answer all your property renting questions, visit our 'help' page for lots of helpful information, from financial costs and considerations, renting direct from a landlord or using a letting agent, choosing a rental property through to how to get Government financial help, tenant responsibilities and lots more.

Help for first time buyers
Apr 21, 2020

For first time buyers, visit our 'help' page covering all subjects of the buying process, including saving for a deposit, how to get a mortgage, finding the right home, choosing a legal company, offering on a property, surveys, insuring your home, plus lots lots more.

Q&As for consumers investing and renovating during Coronavirus
Apr 2, 2020

The spread of Coronavirus has meant anyone with a property project whether investing or renovating needs to update themselves on the ‘new rules’ so they know what they can and can’t do. Although much of this guidance is coming into place for stay at home measures, Coronavirus isn’t going to go away for the rest of the year unless a vaccine is created, so it’s important to acknowledge that these measures are likely to be in place for some months and possibly the rest of the year. Read our Q&As for investors and renovators here.