New chancellor must change Government’s attitude to PRS

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The new Chancellor Philip Hammond must reset the Government’s attitude to the Private Rented Sector to prevent the UK housing crisis spiraling out of control.
Since 2015 George Osborne has imposed punitive tax rises on the private rented sector in the belief that landlords are preventing first time buyers getting onto the property ladder.
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Businesses rate appeals reform

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The Businesses rate appeals process is to be reformed to streamline the system says Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) minister Greg Clark. Businesses will benefit from a quicker and more efficient service when checking and challenging their business rates bills with the reforms confirmed today (6 July 2016) by Secretary of State Greg […]

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Supreme court verdict good news for landlords

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The Supreme Court has overturned an appeal by a tenant was suing his landlord over an uneven paving stone – a decision which has been hailed good news for landlords
In the case of Edwards v Kumarasamy, Mr Edwards, who rented a flat from Mr Kumarasamy was hurt when he tripped on an uneven paving stone on the path leading to the communal bins and the car park.
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Theresa May is the new PM – what lies ahead?

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Theresa May is the UK’s new Prime Minister – with her new cabinet set to be announced as early as this evening.
George Osborne, who last year has announced a series of tax changes which could potentially devastate the Private Rented Sector, is expected lose his position as Chancellor, with current Housing Minister Brandon Lewis – a key supporter of May – tipped to become Transport Secretary.
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New Rent Smart Wales course for Letting Agents

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The RLA has been approved to run a new Rent Smart Wales training course for letting agents.
Under the Rent Smart Wales Scheme agents, individuals or companies which carry out lettings and management work at rental properties in Wales on behalf of landlords must become licensed.
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Misleading ‘seven day evictions’ a thing of the past – Paul Shamplina

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Changes to the process of transferring up for High Court evictions have brought an end to the so-called seven–day eviction, according to Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina. The changes – which add two further steps to the application process and an additional fee –  may cause further pain for landlords with severe cases who are […]
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RLA victory on licensing scheme

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Licensing conditions for Liverpool landlords have been changed following complaints from the Residential Landlords Association.
Liverpool City Council has modified the conditions in its selective licensing scheme following a review, which came about as a result of a letter from the RLA, its co-regulation partner.
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Landlord survey to assess state of the PRS

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The Residential Landlords Association has launched its quarterly survey on the state of the PRS – focusing on the areas of tax and finance. The short survey will take around 10 minutes to complete and includes questions on issues including the Government’s recent tax changes. The findings will help the RLA better understand the key […]

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CML warns of excessive buy-to-let rules

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The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CNL), in its submission to a Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) consultation exercise on possible further lending restrictions, has warned the PRA (part of the Bank of England) to beware of imposing too many restrictions on buy-to-let lending. Buy-to-Let mortgage applications have already been subject to increasing scrutiny says CML where […]

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Call of the week – Brexit and Right to Rent

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After the referendum result, the RLA’s Landlord Advice Team has received a number of calls regarding the impact of Brexit on the PRS. Usually this is about how it affects the Right to Rent legislation.
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