Big changes are coming to the rental market in Brighton and Hove this summer and fall. Starting in July and continuing into September, new rules will require more rental properties to have an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) license. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s happening and how it affects you. Who Needs a License Now? Previously, only larger HMOs (with five or more tenants) needed a license. The new rules expand this to include smaller properties with three or more tenants. This means many more landlords will need to get their properties licensed. Key Dates 1st July 2024: The […]

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When it comes to letting out a property, there’s a lot to think about when considering the Landlords legal obligations and the importance of tenant safety during the term. Our ever-evolving legal system has, and shall continue to develop, rules to ensure all parties are kept safe and legally coherent as possible when an agreement is being made. From a Landlord’s perspective, documentation such as tenancy agreements help to prohibit possible mistreatment or unlawful letting during the term. Additionally, documents such as safety certificates help keep tenants protected in relation to several factors, these include electrical appliances, gas appliances, carbon […]

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Last week, the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide amendment was approved in the house of commons. Updated regulations now mean it is mandatory for all Landlords to: Ensure a carbon monoxide alarm is provided in each room used as living accommodation which contains a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers).   All landlords will be legally obligated to ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are repaired or replaced once they are informed and the alarms are found to be faulty.   The updated regulations will come into force from the 1st October 2022. Landlords found to be in breach of the regulations […]

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During the final days of 2021, The Argus sought out many optimist Brightonians’ who are ‘hopeful that 2022 will be full of hope and promise’[1]. Certainly, we can agree that the year has got off to a good start. So far, 2022 has hit the ground running by already smashing world records and setting us up for an incredible year ahead. New Years Eve brought with it the warmest final hours since 1916[2] reaching temperatures of 16°C, and here at Parks, we aim to smash records of our own. Parks plan to elevate by way of larger property and Landlord […]

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The first layers of frost have crept into our early morning routines. Icy smoke loops around our faces as we speak, and the seafront blows an almighty chill. The seagulls seem sulkier as the lack of summertime tourists has limited their intake of stolen chips. North Street has welcomed some familiar festive lights such as the sunshade Santa and the dancing robot. The pier now stands more luminous than ever with its very own 20-foot pine tree…Christmas, certainly, is fast approaching. This year, Parks have decided to go above and beyond with our own Christmas decorations by inviting some new […]

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Nobody can ignore the fast-plummeting temperatures that accompany the winter months. All too quickly our summer dresses and baggy t-shirts have been swapped for roll neck jumpers and chequered scarfs. While some of us look forward to catching a glimpse of those rare snowy flakes, the majority of us are hurrying home to get tucked up in our slippers and dressing gowns. What’s more, those falling temperatures don’t just affect our day-to-day attire, in which our properties are equally impacted by the change of seasons. Caring for your property during the winter is a must – that is if you […]

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