News & Blog

Agents - some New Year’s resolutions!(Posted On: 15/01/2021)

Head of Redress, Sean Hooker, looks at what 2021 has in store for agents and the property market.

From one extreme to the other (sex toys to Section 21)(Posted On: 16/12/2020)

Mike Morgan, Hamilton Fraser’s Legal Division Manager and Head of HF Assist, the lettings helpline, provides their top 10 enquiries from agents in 2020.

It’s not the season for humbug, it’s the season for common sense!(Posted On: 15/12/2020)

Sean Hooker, Head of Redress, offers insight in to what agents can do for a smoother Christmas period.

What are the risks of ‘do-it-yourself’ deposit replacement schemes?(Posted On: 24/11/2020)

Some tenants find 'do-it-yourself' deposit replacement schemes misleading, which has resulted in penalties for agents. How can you be sure this won't happen to your business?

It's fine - we had it checked ages ago...(Posted On: 23/11/2020)

The majority of issues during a tenancy can be solved through checking the tenancy agreement, but what if it's out of date?

Are you the perfect partner?(Posted On: 10/11/2020)

How do you attract more landlords? Sean Hooker, Head of Redress, at the Property Redress Scheme, discusses how you can get more clients.

Rent arrears, possession claims and a way through the mess…(Posted On: 20/10/2020)

2020 has thrown challenge after challenge at landlords and letting agents, not least of which has been the impact of lockdown on tenants, the ‘domino’ effect on rent arrears – and an increasingly difficult landscape in which to do anything about it.

Help is given to those who ask for it(Posted On: 09/10/2020)

Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme, discusses the many options available for landlords who are looking to regain possession of their property from their tenants.

War and Peace – a landlord’s dilemma – the latest on evictions(Posted On: 23/09/2020)

With changes to the rules governing evictions continuing to come thick and fast, and the courts resuming possession claims as of Monday 21 September, there is no better time to bring you a complete overview of the current state of play with evictions.

The Great British Court Case Queue – It’s a waiting game(Posted On: 18/09/2020)

Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme, discusses the current court dilemma facing many landlords as a result of COVID-19, and offers practical advice on how to navigate this turbulent period.