If you’re a landlord you might have come across a variety of mixed views on each of the main political party leaders’ plans for the private rented sector and you’re probably left wondering how the future of your private rental will be affected.

Well, we’re here to put your mind to rest and tell you that you’ve got nothing to worry about. 

What are the main parties proposing to bring to the table?

While Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn has been campaigning and demonstrating a force to headhunt ‘dodgy landlords’ and take on exploitative landlords, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has remained considerably silent about his political intentions regarding the private rented sector and has focused the Conservatives’ housing policy on increasing house-building and home ownership. The Lib Dems on the hand introduced a bill for the abolition of Section 21 (the form you must submit to your tenant to start the process to end a shorthold tenancy). This was nullified following the dissolution of Parliament once the general election had been agreed for 12 December 2019.

It is evident that all three of the main parties have the property sector on their agendas and are all pledging longer tenancies and to abolish ‘no fault evictions’.

What hasn’t been made clear is that the new legislation the main political parties have outlined plans for, is already in existence but isn’t currently being applied correctly.

What changes should you expect regarding your rental property?

None! That’s right, if you’ve already assigned us to manage your rental you don’t need to worry about any of this because our first rule of business is to always operate in accordance with the law. We are 100% regulated and accredited to do what we do and to ensure that neither you (the landlord) nor we, are making any mistakes or errors along the way and as a result, will not be at risk of being prosecuted for anything.

When you agreed to work with us, we made a promise to you to process and manage the rental of your property legally, accurately and with complete honesty with you.

What happens when the election is over?

Irrespective of which party comes into power, the management of your rental property will not be affected. We will continue to provide the same services to you and will inform you should the need for any changes arise.

By the way, we follow the news for you!

You don’t need to worry with what’s going on in the news because a big part of our job is to monitor daily trends and changes in the property sector. We know you and we know the industry so you can rest assured, if there is a change that will affect the management of your rental property we will contact you first.