Hundreds of landlords risk having to pay out large sums of money to their tenants unless they take action to comply with new regulations coming into effect in April.

The new tenancy deposit scheme means that landlords will no longer retain control of the deposits paid by new tenants. view.....
 

Disability discrimination alert for buy-to-let landlords
Many buy-to-let landlords are surprised to discover that they will be affected by regulations in the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 which come into force in December. Commercial property lawyer Emma Dancer of Andersons solicitors in Nottingham outlines the new responsibilities. view...
 

Half-way house HIPs switch focus to energy efficiency

The government surprised everyone with its U Turn announcement that Home Information Packs wont have to contain surveys giving details of the propertys condition.  Property lawyer Emma Dancer of Andersons Solicitors in Nottingham says the emphasis now switches to energy efficiency certificates which could pressurise many people into making extensive improvements to their home before trying to sell.    view...
 

Why you'll need to get a HIP to get a house

Buying a house is said to be one of the most stressful events we ever have to face.  Sam Tickell says the governments new Home Information Packs should help ease the strain, but still dont go far enough to speed up the system. 

We've all heard the horror stories about buying and selling houses.  view...
 

Appointment of Emma Dancer Property Specialist

After spending the last ten years working on a wide range of property deals in the Nottingham area, Emma Dancer has joined city firm Andersons Solicitors to help expand the scope and volume of its property service.

Emma took a law degree at Manchester University and completed her training in Stafford before moving to Nottingham, where she has been building a strong
reputation with local law firms. view...
 

Housing revolution could put landlords in a spin
Private landlords face a housing revolution in which they will have to take on extra responsibilities such as tackling anti-social behaviour by their tenants or risk being put out of business.

Emma Dancer, a property specialist at Andersons Solicitors in Nottingham, says the anti-social measure is just one of a raft of new requirements landlords have to meet to comply with the 2004 Housing Act.   view...
 

The 90's Property Crash -  Beating the Borrowers claim for a shortfall 
You may be one of those unfortunate people who was affected by the property crash and economic downturn in the early 90s. If so your house may have been repossessed by your mortgage company. They may then have gone on to sell your house for less money than was outstanding on the mortgage.  view...

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