September has seen a growing number of stories related to rogue landlords and property licensing enforcement. Perhaps making up for lost time caused by the Coronavirus lockdown – local authorities are amping up their enforcement and clamping down on the landlords who continue to flout the law. At Kamma, we understand that property licensing is complex, […]
Read moreJust a few weeks ago, a potentially fatal blaze broke out in a large tower block in Whitechapel. The fire began in a seventh-floor flat on Sidney Street and gutted the inside of the kitchen. Thankfully, the flat’s tenants were able to get out unharmed and the fire was controlled by fast-arriving emergency fire crews, […]
Read moreAs we move into the second half of the year, July has brought along with it some eye-watering fines, more news of rogue landlords and a rise in the action taken by the councils to enforce property licensing. At Kamma, we understand that property licensing is complex, inconsistent and ever changing. Our technology and software cuts […]
Read moreAfter much discussion and public opinion, the Camden Council cabinet passed their proposal to renew their additional HMO licensing scheme for another 5 years. This decision comes after the cabinet received over a thousand public responses, with about two-thirds of the responses in agreement with the renewal of the additional housing scheme (80% of private […]
Read moreWith lockdown restrictions continuing to ease and many, many people around the country bracing themselves for the reopening of pubs, cinemas and, of course, hairdressers next month – we can look forward to seeing more normality on our streets and (hopefully) less dodgy haircuts. Alongside that however, we have also been seeing a resurgence in […]
Read more3 ways to thrive as we emerge from Lockdown Britain Cuttlefish are the masters of adaptability, allowing them to succeed in dynamic environments. In a guest blog post for The Negotiator, our very own, Orla Shields CEO, takes inspiration from these sea-dwelling creatures and walks you through the 3 ways you can emerge from lockdown […]
Read moreThis month, as lockdown measures around the UK have slowly started to ease, we’ve seen signs on the lettings market bounce back to life and more news of upcoming schemes. The below stories reflect the biggest updates we’ve had this past month within the sector. At Kamma, we understand that property licensing is complex, inconsistent and […]
Read moreLooking back, April 2020 was a month quite unlike any other we’ve experienced. While this article is not especially intended to discuss the Coronavirus, the effects of this pandemic are so far-reaching that it’s almost impossible not to mention it at least once. Of course – as discussed in our other article this month – […]
Read moreThe outbreak of the Coronavirus is having wide-reaching implications for the private rented sector. Businesses, landlords and local councils have been forced to adapt in order to protect public health during this pandemic. Most notably, we have seen a number of local authorities across the country make changes to their introduction or enforcement of HMO […]
Read moreTo say that we are ending this month in a very different place to how we started it, still feels like quite an understatement. The Covid-19 outbreak has left the entire world drifting into uncharted waters and is having a huge impact on all of our lives. As we adjust to this new normal of […]
Read moreThis month brought some huge fines, and news of a Council’s “Day of Action” to inspect properties and tackle rogue landlords in the borough. Property licensing is complex, inconsistent and ever changing. Kamma’s technology and software cuts through that complexity to to keep you on top of all the changes with clear and accurate advise. […]
Read moreWe’ve seen a strong start to October in the PRS (Private Rental Sector), with The Times conducting a series of investigations highlighting the lack of regulation in the PRS and the promotion of properties for rent with a blatant disregard for Property Licensing, planning legislation, and building regulation, in the capital. The article below summarises […]
Read moreProperty licensing is complex, inconsistent and ever changing. Keeping on top of all the changes requires a sophisticated platform that can cleanse, analyse and sort data and interpret the results to help agents, landlords and surveyors interpret the data and stay compliant. September 2019 has been a very interesting month for the Private Rented Sector […]
Read moreImpact of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 The ban from the tenant fees act has hit letting agents hard since its enforcement in June 2019, and finding ways to fill the revenue gap is proving difficult. Read on to find out how providing value-added property services to landlords will help drive new revenue streams for […]
Read moreOver the last 3 years there has been a rise in fines from local authorities to landlords directly over an array of breaches of terms regarding their rental properties. Cases range from landlords who own multiple properties and have converted them into overcrowded unsafe HMOs, to illegal multiple bedsit and studio conversions without local authority […]
Read moreThe Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force in June 2019 and has resulted in a significant loss in revenue for agents. According to ARLA Propertymark, a fifth of letting agent revenues were previously made up of tenant fees. This article shares insight into how agents can use the Kamma (formerly GetRentr) property licensing platform […]
Read moreOn the 24th of February Kamma hosted a webinar for mortgage lenders and housing providers covering topic including: Watch the video to find out more…
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