News from Longbow Property Ltdhttps://www.longbowproperty.londonNews from Longbow Property Ltden-gbCopyright, Longbow Property LtdSun, 03 May 2026 23:53:43 GMTSun, 03 May 2026 23:53:43 GMTEstates IT Ltd, PCHomes Estate Agent Softwareenquiries@longbowproperty.london (Longbow Property Ltd)enquiries@longbowproperty.london (Longbow Property Ltd)News from Longbow Property Ltdhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/content/images/logo.pnghttps://www.longbowproperty.londonRenters' Rights Billhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/renters-rights-bill/est-049107Government Publishes Full Details Of Renters' Rights Bill]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/renters-rights-bill/est-049107Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTSmoke and carbon monoxide alarms compulsory from 1 October 2022https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-compulsory-from-1-october-2022/est-033747Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms compulsory from 1 October 2022]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-compulsory-from-1-october-2022/est-033747Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTMinisters urged to address shrinking PRS as landlords sell uphttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/ministers-urged-to-address-shrinking-prs-as-landlords-sell-up/est-033594Ministers urged to address shrinking PRS as landlords sell up]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/ministers-urged-to-address-shrinking-prs-as-landlords-sell-up/est-033594Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTRental Reform Whitepaper proposalshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/rental-reform-whitepaper-proposals/est-033579Rental Reform Whitepaper proposals]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/rental-reform-whitepaper-proposals/est-033579Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTGovernment will not consider rent controls in Englandhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/government-will-not-consider-rent-controls-in-england/est-033353Housing minister says government will not consider rent controls in England]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/government-will-not-consider-rent-controls-in-england/est-033353Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTRents rise furtherhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/rents-rise-further-as-btl-landlords-flee-the-market-and-stock-falls/est-033354Rents rise further as BTL landlords flee the market and stock falls]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/rents-rise-further-as-btl-landlords-flee-the-market-and-stock-falls/est-033354Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT“Mass exodus of private landlords is a catastrophe for the country”, says Phil Spencerhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/buy-to-let-landlords-exiting-the-private-rented-sector/est-033146“Mass exodus of private landlords is a catastrophe for the country”, says Phil Spencer]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/buy-to-let-landlords-exiting-the-private-rented-sector/est-033146Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTTenants staying for longer to avoid being faced with higher rentshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/tenants-staying-for-longer-to-avoid-being-faced-with-higher-rents/est-033068Tenants staying for longer to avoid being faced with higher rents]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/tenants-staying-for-longer-to-avoid-being-faced-with-higher-rents/est-033068Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTOriginal RoPA now ‘very unlikely’ to make it into law, claims industry leaderhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/regulation-ropa-now-very-unlikely/est-033069Original RoPA now ‘very unlikely’ to make it into law, claims industry leader]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/regulation-ropa-now-very-unlikely/est-033069Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTRenters Reform Billhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/renters-reform-bill/est-032918Renters Reform Bill – the government provides more details]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/renters-reform-bill/est-032918Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTRenters’ Reform Bill confirms end of Section 21https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/renters-reform-bill-confirms-end-of-section-21/est-032913Renters’ Reform Bill confirms end of Section 21]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/renters-reform-bill-confirms-end-of-section-21/est-032913Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTRight to Rent rules extended againhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/deadline-for-temporary-right-to-rent-rules-extended-again/est-031007Deadline for temporary Right to Rent rules extended again]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/deadline-for-temporary-right-to-rent-rules-extended-again/est-031007Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTNotice periods return to pre-COVID lengths from 1 Octoberhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/notice-period-returns-to-pre-covid-lengths-from-1-october-2021/est-026304Notice periods return to pre-COVID lengths from 1 October]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/notice-period-returns-to-pre-covid-lengths-from-1-october-2021/est-026304Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTCoronavirus (COVID-19): landlord right to rent checkshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/delay-to-right-to-rent-checks-april-2022/est-027786This update replaces previous guidance issued on 23 June 2021. The temporary COVID-19 adjusted right to rent checks will now end on 5 April 2022.]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/delay-to-right-to-rent-checks-april-2022/est-027786Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTPlans to change minimum EPC rating on rental properties pose huge problems for the sectorhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/minimum-epc-rating-on-rental-properties-pose-huge-problems-for-the-sector/est-027498Plans to change minimum EPC rating on rental properties pose huge problems for the sector]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/minimum-epc-rating-on-rental-properties-pose-huge-problems-for-the-sector/est-027498Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTCoronavirus (COVID-19): landlord right to rent checkshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/delay-to-right-to-rent-checks-september-2021/est-026774This update replaces previous guidance issued on 12 May 2021. The temporary COVID-19 adjusted right to rent checks will now end on 30 August 2021, and from 1 September 2021 landlords will revert to face to face and physical document checks as set out in legislation and guidance.]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/delay-to-right-to-rent-checks-september-2021/est-026774Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTEPC rating C impossible for 1.7 million rental propertieshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/epc-band-c-impossible-for-17-million-properties/est-026310Letting Agents and Landlords due to struggle as Rightmove research shows many rental properties will never make the required EPC band C by 2030]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/epc-band-c-impossible-for-17-million-properties/est-026310Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTEviction notice period changes June 2021https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/eviction-notice-period-changes-june-2021/est-028066Non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors in the context of Coronavirus (COVID-19).]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/eviction-notice-period-changes-june-2021/est-028066Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTMore signs of recovery in London’s rental markethttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/more-signs-of-recovery-in-londons-rental-market/est-026140More signs of recovery in London’s rental market]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/more-signs-of-recovery-in-londons-rental-market/est-026140Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTSupport for renters continues with longer notice periodshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/eviction-notices-and-possessions-2021/est-025972•Four-month notice periods for most tenants until at least end of September 2021 •Move will ensure renters are protected as we continue through the Roadmap]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/eviction-notices-and-possessions-2021/est-025972Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTCoronavirus (COVID-19): landlord right to rent checkshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/right-to-rent-checks-june-2021/est-025973This update replaces previous guidance issued on 20 April 2021. The temporary COVID-19 adjusted right to rent checks will now end on 20 June 2021, and from 21 June 2021 landlords will revert to face to face and physical document checks as set out in legislation and guidance.]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/right-to-rent-checks-june-2021/est-025973Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTGovernment rules out rent breaks for tenantshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/government-rules-out-rent-breaks-for-tenants/est-026301Government rules out rent breaks for tenants]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/government-rules-out-rent-breaks-for-tenants/est-026301Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTNew EPC regulationshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/new-epc-regulations-in-effect-from-today-for-all-rental-properties/est-026299New EPC regulations in effect from today for all rental properties]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/new-epc-regulations-in-effect-from-today-for-all-rental-properties/est-026299Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTDeposit dispute....An open and shut case?https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/deposit-dispute-an-open-and-shut-case/est-026300Deposit dispute....An open and shut case?]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/deposit-dispute-an-open-and-shut-case/est-026300Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTCall for 80% rental income guarantee for small landlordshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/call-for-80-rental-income-guarantee-for-small-landlords/est-026298Call for 80% rental income guarantee for small landlords]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/call-for-80-rental-income-guarantee-for-small-landlords/est-026298Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTCoronavirus Act 2020https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/coronavirus-act-2020/est-025984Coronavirus Act 2020 – Government Guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/coronavirus-act-2020/est-025984Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTRepairs and Maintenancehttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/repairs-and-maintenance-update/est-025983Repairs and Maintenance - work carried in out in other people’s homes - update]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/repairs-and-maintenance-update/est-025983Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTStudent tenants quit rental homeshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/student-tenants-quit-rental-homes/est-025981Student tenants quit rental homes in droves as universities close down teaching]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/student-tenants-quit-rental-homes/est-025981Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTWhat will the ‘furlough’ scheme mean?https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/what-will-the-furlough-scheme-mean/est-025982What will the ‘furlough’ scheme mean – and what are the possible problems?]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/what-will-the-furlough-scheme-mean/est-025982Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTAgents ‘told’ to close officeshttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/agents-told-to-close-offices/est-025980Agents ‘told’ to close offices and cancel viewings while removals firms advised to call off home moves]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/agents-told-to-close-offices/est-025980Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTBritain closes downhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/britain-closes-down/est-025977Britain closes down: Shops shut, orders to stay at home – everything changes]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/britain-closes-down/est-025977Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTAbolishing Section 21https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/abolishing-section-21/est-017201Abolishing Section 21 ‘will create sitting tenancies and rent controls’ – warning]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/abolishing-section-21/est-017201Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTElectrical Safety Reminderhttps://www.longbowproperty.london/news/electrical-safety-reminder/est-017192Electrical Safety Reminder : New regulations likely to kick in this July]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/electrical-safety-reminder/est-017192Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMTGovernment expects electrical safety checks to become law on 1st July 2020https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/electrical-safety-checks-2020/est-016477The Ministry of Housing Communities & Local Government have laid before Parliament draft proposals for lettings agents & landlords to have to complete electrical checks on all rented properties they manage for electrical safety or face fines of up to £30,000.]]>https://www.longbowproperty.london/news/electrical-safety-checks-2020/est-016477Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:00:00 GMT