Page 33 - Redbrik: Property and marketing Autumn/Winter 2019

Unfortunately, the days of someone looking to purchase a property and manage the property themselves are extremely difficult in today’s market, and my advice would be to always look for a reputable letting agent.
An agent must be on top of procedures and move with the
times, abiding by new legislation and ensuring staff are adequately trained.
At Redbrik, we are proud of the professionalism and expertise demonstrated by our highly qualified team and we’ve always charged sensibly and fairly. We are committed to providing the very best service and work very closely with tenants and landlords guiding and supporting them through every step of the process. Our experienced lettings team offer a full end-to-end service including property inspections, maintenance and check-ins and check-outs.
The government has a clear and transparent vision for the industry, and it will, without doubt, benefit landlords and professional and serious letting agents like Redbrik.
Further regulation is being considered
We are committed to providing the very best service and work very closely with tenants and landlords guiding and supporting them through every step of the process.
to ensure everyone in the industry is licensed, adheres to a strict code of practice and holds at least a Level 3 qualification (the level equivalent to an A-level).
It offers huge potential for the professionalisation of the sector and to stamp out bad practice and we very much welcome the work being done in this area.
REGULATION CHANGES
As some landlords may already be aware, the government is looking to abolish the Section 21 notice – this
is the form a landlord must give a tenant to start the process to end your assured shorthold tenancy.
While it would be a major change to the industry and it is leaving some landlords feeling very vulnerable, the picture may not be as bleak as expected.
The section 21 gives landlords the ability to ask the tenant to leave the property at the end of a fixed term or periodic tenancy. The current Tenancy Agreements being used in the industry are Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements. The new
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