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Tenancy deposit disputes reach new heights
Thursday 6th October 2016
The number of tenancy disputes has risen and a new record high was reached in the period March 2015 to March 2016, however still only represents a small…
Date set for court battle over landlord tax
Monday 12th September 2016
Landlords taking the government to court over the changes to tax relief have had a date set for their hearing in early October. The buy-to-let landlords are seeking a judicial review over the proposed 'tenant tax'. The changes (otherwise known…
House prices set to rise by 3.3% according to reports
Thursday 8th September 2016
UK property prices will rise by an average 3.3% annually for the next five years, according to a report published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Following the initial shock of Brexit, a monthly study…
UK plans £3 billion house building fund to boost market post Brexit
Monday 5th September 2016
The UK government plans to announce a £3 billion house building fund to provide developers with access to cheap loans or financial guarantees in order to boost the property…
Third of UK landlords have property abandoned
Monday 8th August 2016
Over one third of UK landlords have experienced a tenant abandoning their property, according to the latest research conducted by the…
Are you fulfilling your electrical safety obligations?
Monday 6th June 2016
As a landlord in the private rented sector, there are a number of responsibilities you must fulfil in order to keep your property…
Buy-to-Let landlords hit with 3% stamp duty charge
Thursday 14th January 2016
From 1st April this year, buy-to-let landlords will be expected to pay 3% stamp duty on purchases of additional residential properties over £40,000. This is in addition…
Milton Keynes is on the moo-ve
Wednesday 25th November 2015
Milton Keynes has been named as one of the top five cities with the highest growth in rents. The report, put together…
HMO Licensing - Potential Changes
Tuesday 24th November 2015
The Government are looking at options into extending the scope of mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). There is currently a consultation taking place which is set to close…
Right to Rent
Wednesday 18th November 2015
The Immigration Act 2014 rules make it mandatory for private landlords and letting agents to check the immigration status of all new adult tenants, sub-tenants and lodgers in order to…