We are always trying to make things easier for landlords and tenants and as such have introduced the addition of Paypal as a way of accepting rents. However, there is a surcharge for this method as we are charged accordingly. Our normal method of payment is by way of cash, cheque, banker's draft and standing order - no surcharge. If you wisah to pay by this method, please enter the details accordingly - the charge is 3.4% … [Read more...]
Paypal now in use for applicants
22 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We have now updated our site to accept Paypal payments for application (reference fees) so that after viewing a property applicants can download the necessary forms and pay the reference fee on line making our service better for more information please go to applicant page … [Read more...]
Breaking News on HMOs
17 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Houses in Multiple Occupation The Minister for Housing and Local Government (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps): Today I am announcing the Government’s intention to amend the planning rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) which were introduced on 6 April 2010. I understand the concerns of local people who see their neighbourhoods being damaged by undue concentrations … [Read more...]
Government anounces No New Regulations
17 June, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Government have dismissed claims for more regulation of the Private Rental Sector amid claims from Shelter and other professional organisations such as Association of Residential Letting Agents ARLA and National Association of Estate Agents NAEA, who call for tighter control over private landlords. Michael G. Lewis & Son are in support of tighter controls of the Private Sector, and are proud to be associated with the … [Read more...]
HMO Fines for Swansea Landlords
1 May, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Landlords fined over licences TWO Swansea landlords have been prosecuted for failing to licence their rental properties. Thomas Barry Davies, of Alan Road, Llandeilo, and Paul David Evans, of Killan Road, Dunvant, Swansea, both failed to licence houses they let out as houses in multiple occupation, or HMOs. Evans pleaded guilty at Swansea Magistrates' Court to failing to license a house in Woodlands Terrace, Mount Pleasant, … [Read more...]
Government announces Regulation on Private Rental Sector
4 February, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Government Announces Regulation of PRS DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Housing: Private rented sector The Minister for Housing and Planning (Rt. Hon. John Healey): I am today publishing a policy statement, “The Private Rented Sector: Professionalism and Quality: consultation responses and next steps”. This sets out a summary of responses to our consultation document, “The Private Rented Sector: … [Read more...]
