Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Scunthorpe landlords warn licensing scheme will raise rents and cut supply
A landlord group in Scunthorpe has lost its legal bid to block a selective licensing scheme, warning it will push up rents and force some…
selective licensing
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Westminster dramatically expands landlord licensing scheme
Westminster City Council has voted to dramatically expand its selective licensing scheme, forcing the majority of private landlords in the borough to obtain new property…
Buy-to-let Property News
Landlord licensing fees defended by council as critics warn of shrinking rental supply
North Devon Council is considering introducing a selective licensing scheme for landlords, proposing fees of £750 to £900 for a five-year permit. The council’s aim…
Buy-to-let Property News
Brent to Enforce Landlord Licensing Next Week
In a move aimed at enhancing the living conditions for private renters, Brent, a borough in northwest London, is set to implement a comprehensive landlord…
Landlord Articles
Landlord Licensing Fair – Re Across The Mersey
I have had some experience of selective licensing and know the amount of ill-will this generated with landlords who previously had worked well with the…
Landlord Articles
Buy to let legislation – the story so far
Whether you are looking forward to the forthcoming General Election with joyful anticipation or sick dread at the changes that could be effected such a…
