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Lawton and Dawe – Resuming of services – update

We have been informed that the Government has made an amendment to The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restriction) (England) (Amendment) (No2) Regulation 2020 which allows for all activities involved in selling and renting properties to recommence from 13th May 2020....

COLOURING COMPETITION!

Lawton and Dawe are teaming up with Timeless Toys on Portland Road to run a colouring competition! We would love you to colour / paint / create a masterpiece with our tree logo!...

The Residential Landlord’s User-Friendly Guide to Tax

Everything you need to know about your tax liabilities as a landlord, in simple, uncomplicated terms. Stay ahead of the game – and avoid tax penalties....

Coronavirus. A message from Lawton & Dawe. Stay safe, stay positive. We will get through this.

Regulation Changes

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) have reported an increase of 32% (156 up from 118) in legislation since 2010 and yet, in 2017/18 two thirds of councils have not commenced any prosecutions against private landlords. Is more legislation what we need, or would better government support to councils be better?...

Worried about getting your deposit back?

Make sure you are communicating well with your landlord and or letting agent to clear your deposit. ...

A day in the life of a (busy) Negotiator!

Ever wondered what we do here during the day...? ...

What’s the tenant fee ban?

What does the tenant fee ban mean? Read our quick blog for some information on this sector shake up! ...

Why Client Money Protection Schemes are SO Important

Landlords to have to join redress scheme!

It seems the spotlight on the private rented sector continues to be shone, with the government now looking to make it mandatory for private landlords to join a property redress scheme....