The UK Government has announced changes to the Model Tenancy Agreement to enable tenants with ‘well-behaved pets’ to secure a tenancy more easily. On 28 January 2021 the Ministry of Housing, Communities and local Government released an updated version of the model tenancy agreement. The revision focused mainly around pets. The Government wants landlords to …
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The Debt Respite Scheme
These new regulations were passed on 17th November 2020 and will commence from 4 May 2021. The purpose of the regulations is to help people who have got into debt. While this will include those who have rent arrears, the legislation is much wider and also covers individuals owing money to mobile phone providers, mortgage …
COVD-19 Advice for tenants
According to the government tenants should continue to pay rent and abide by all other terms of their tenancy agreement to the best of their ability. The government has a strong package of financial support available to tenants, and where they can pay the rent as normal, they should do. Tenants who are unable to …
GDPR Beacons Tenant Enquirer Privacy Notice
GDPR Compliance Beacons Tenant Enquirer Privacy Notice Beacons Estate Agentsis committed to protecting and processing your personal data in accordance with The General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018 (the legislation). For the purpose of the legislation and your personal data, Beacons Estate Agentsis the Data Controller, Clare Bourkeis the person responsible …
Tenants Know your rights – Government Guidelines
General Government Guidelines to Tenants who are Private Renting 1/ Your rights and responsibilities You have certain rights and responsibilities if you’re a tenant in privately rented property. Your rights As a tenant, you have the right to: Live in a property that’s safe and in a good state of repair Have your deposit returned …
Tenants advice – Tenancy Agreements
1/ Overview A tenancy agreement is an agreement that is a contract between you and a landlord. It lets you live in a property as long as you pay rent and follow the rules set out in the contract. It also sets out the legal terms and conditions of your tenancy. It can be written down …
Tenants – Safeguarding your Deposit with Beacons
1/ Overview Here at Beacons Estate Agents acting on behalf of your landlord and in accordance with the Government Guidelines we put your deposit in a government-backed tenancy deposit scheme (TDP) if you rent your home on an assured shorthold tenancy that started after 6 April 2007. At Beacons Estate Agents we log your deposit …
Beacons Tenant Applicant Privacy Notice
GDPR Compliance Beacons Tenant Applicant Privacy Notice Beacons Estate Agents is committed to protecting and processing your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018 (the legislation). For the purpose of the legislation and your personal data, Beacons Estate Agentsis the Data Controller, Clare Bourkeis the person …
We have moved online
Local online agent – saving you money! Changing with the times From experience we know that most people will now search for a property on their phone or PC. The high street isn’t what it used to be as more and more businesses moves online. To run a successful local business, it’s imperative to be …
Beacons crowned as one of the best new businesses in north Hampshire
On Thursday evening, the team at Beacons joined 500 businesses from across north Hampshire for the INSPIRE Business Awards 2016. We were delighted to attend, particularly as we were just one of three finalists in the New Business of the Year Award. To reach this stage, we went through a rigorous judging process, which delved …
