08/06/2026
The Reality No. 3 – Letting Agents and Landlords Must Read This!
Following on from our last post we are almost at a loss for words following the continued comment attracting press coverage, which not only shows a complete misunderstanding of reality, but which almost borders on advice to break the law.
Below is a classic example taken from an article commenting on a potential exodus of buy to let landlords from the marketplace:
'If demand remains high, some landlords may be less inclined to carry out
works that are really necessary because they may take the view - why
should they bother improving the property to the standard that they
would have done previously, when there is four or five people prepared to
rent in its existing condition?
We could therefore see a lowering of standards among those landlords
looking to cut corners.'
It was not followed with any warning about law breaking by landlords taking such action and by not so doing is in effect suggesting that the action it refers to would be acceptable. You’ll know from our previous posts that the opposite is true.
Landlords and letting agents, you cannot afford to approach this law with a cavalier attitude.
Interestingly, landlords considering selling up, have, after training on how to respond properly to the law, have even suggested taking on more properties, so to protect the size of the housing market I would advocate that it is best served by educating landlords, not by scaring them out of the marketplace with misinformation.
That said, to educate them, you need to understand how to and you must understand enforcement. If we can help, please let us know.
