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Dec
6

Call for Government to target incorporated landlords

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The Government has been urged to take action to make sure landlords who have incorporated can’t recoup the cost of tax changes next year. Shadow Communities and Local Government Minister Lord Beecham (Labour) has tabled two written parliamentary questions asking: Will the Government take steps to ensure that limited companies are not better placed than […]

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Dec
6

Brent selective licensing consultation now open

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At the beginning of 2015, Brent introduced a selective licensing scheme for all private rental properties in Harlesden, Willesden Green and Wembley Central, and licensing of all HMOs in Brent. Brent Council are now consulting on plans to expand their selective licensing across the whole borough. The councils argues this is needed due to evidence […]

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Dec
6

Rent Repayment Orders

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Listen to barrister Sam Madge-Wyld discuss Rent Repayment Orders and how they can affect ordinary landlords like you.   You will find it on this page click here (you will need to scroll down) featuring Sam’s online video workshop which is on special offer this week at 50% discount.

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Dec
6

London Living Rent plan could help supply 90,000 new homes by 2021

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan hopes his living Rent plans will supply 90,000 new homes by 2021. The idea will set rents at no more than a third of the local average household income while tenants save for a deposit to buy a property. £3.15bn has been pledged to London from central government in the Autumn… Read more

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Dec
6

Reflections on the Autumn Statement

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For many in the private rental sector (PRS), the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement was as notable for what wasn’t announced as for what was. Some in the industry were hoping, albeit a touch optimistically, for an indication that the stamp duty surcharge would be reconsidered. Others thought the decision not to count mortgage interest as a […]

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Dec
5

Victory for landlords over agents’ commission claim

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Landlords have successfully challenged a claim for renewal commission by agents who demanded payment despite the fact they did not negotiate the contract. The judge found in favour of the landlords, despite the fact that details of the agents’ 6.5% renewals fee – and its terms –  were included in documents they signed at the […]

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Dec
5

First Welsh housing survey announced

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Following extensive campaigning from the RLA the Welsh Government has announced it will hold the first ever Welsh housing survey. During the 2016 Welsh Assembly Elections, the RLA lobbied for the introduction of a survey, as one of five key demands within its manifesto. The association fully believes that independent data will help dismiss some […]

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Dec
5

Buy to Let Apartments In Peterborough where there is soaring demand

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Peterborough is one of the UK’s fastest growing cities in terms of the economy, population. and has excellent transport links to London and Cambridge. Yields of 7% are currently achievable due to insufficient rental stock to meet demand. There are also strong capital appreciation predictions as the city is currently in year 8 of a… Read more

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Dec
5

Nottingham City Council looking to implement a citywide selective licensing

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Nottingham City Council (NCC) is looking to implement a citywide selective licensing designation, which proposes to license 35,000 residential properties at a cost of £600 per property. This designation will include all non-HMO properties in the city. They intend to undertake a 10 week consultation in the near future with the scheme to commence early… Read more

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Dec
5

Top tips to keeping your white goods safe

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In furnished properties landlords often provide white goods and appliances, such as fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines, and tumble dryers. But how do you know these appliances are safe or are a potential danger for your tenants? The consumer group Which? has released a report identifying significant concerns with the time taken for Whirlpool to […]

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