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Scotland gets short-term let licensing law
All short-term lets in Scotland will require a licence to operate under a new law approved by the Scottish Parliament this week. Local authorities will…
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London primed for property price recovery
A recovery in prime central London property values is underway, estate agents Savills have reported. ‘Though renewed Covid-19 uncertainty will likely push the expected bounce…
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More landlords opt for incorporation
More and more landlords have been incorporating their buy-to-let businesses, international estate agency business has reported. Although the peak may now be passed, over the…
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New guidance follows lifting of COVID restrictions
Lifting of the so-called ‘plan B’ COVID has prompted the Government to this week issue updated guidance to landlords. COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords,…
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Move to help blighted affordable home owners let their properties
It is to be made easier for shared owners of government grant funded affordable homes that are affected by building safety issues to sublet. To…
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Government consults on leaseholder rights in mixed use properties
Reform of leasing law following the Grenfell Tower cladding scandal could make it easier for residential leaseholders in ‘mixed-use’ properties to buy their freeholds. This…
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Wales set for major change in landlord and tenant law
The ‘biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades’ will be made in July this year with implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act…
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Revenue holds fire on late filing penalties
Landlords having problems meeting self-assessment filing deadlines have been allowed an extra month to complete their online returns. HMRC has announced that it will not…
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House market ends 2021 on a high
House prices ended 2021 more than 10 per cent higher than at the start of the year, and on an upward trajectory. This is according…
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No lottery that Nottingham tops postcode yields
Nottingham, Bradford, Manchester, and Newcastle Upon Tyne are home to the postcode districts offering the best buy-to-let yields. This was the conclusion of property investment…
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Welsh announcement a ‘hammer blow to landlords’
Wales has again extended its requirement that at least six month’s notice be given to tenants of rented property. The announcement was made last week…
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Tax rules making landlords think twice about investing
Tax changes over recent years have discouraged landlords from making further investment in the private rented sector, the National Residential Landlords Association has found. More…
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Landlord help sought in battle against COVID
Landlords should make sure their properties have good ventilation including opening windows to the extent of at least one twentieth of floor space. Any lost…
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NAO calls for strategic approach to rental regulation
Current private rented sector regulation does not ensure it is consistently fair for renters or that housing is safe and secure. This is the conclusion…
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Deposit protection failure admitted by red-faced PurpleBricks
‘Tech-led estate agency’ PurpleBricks, has suffered an IT glitch in its lettings agency business that could cost it £9m. The AIMs listed company admitted this…
