The government has launched a new online tool to help landlords find Making Tax Digital-compatible software as the April rollout approaches. Ministers claim they are…
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed that Labour’s plan to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 will affect property prices, telling MPs the “best…
The government has warned it will monitor landlords who routinely require guarantors from tenants, with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook signalling that blanket requirements could face…
The government has admitted it has not assessed the potential impact of banning landlords from re-letting their properties for 12 months if a sale falls…
Landlords are facing record delays in reclaiming their properties after the government rejected calls for a full review of the County Court system, despite a…
Propertymark is urging the next government to reconsider the tax rules for landlords to incentivise new investment in the buy-to-let sector, as the number of…
The UK government is set to introduce significant changes to the tax treatment of furnished holiday lets (FHL) from April 2025, despite objections from MPs…
The Government’s consideration of introducing a 1% deposit mortgage scheme as a means to facilitate home ownership for young individuals has been met with criticism…
The government has today unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of planning regulations aimed at facilitating the development of homes on brownfield sites. This strategy is designed…
In a significant policy shift, the Government has revealed changes to its eco-friendly initiatives. Key modifications include: Discontinuing policies that mandate landlords to enhance the…
As a general rule, houses in multiple occupation should always be treated for council tax purposes as a single property, the Government has proposed. In…
Councils across England have been invited to bid for a share of a £60m Brownfield Land Release scheme that, said the Government, will deliver 5,800…
Proposals for a new Decent Homes Standard for private rented homes have been broadly welcomed by the Residential Landlords Association. But, said NRLA chief executive…
Durham is warning private landlords in the county that time is running short to register for its new selective licensing scheme. Approved by the Government…
Provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 have come into effect, meaning that from 28 June 2022 qualifying leaseholders will be protected from unfair bills…
