Housing & Planning Act rules start today…
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Provisions included in the Housing and Planning Act which affect landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) come into force today (6the April 2017). The Housing and Planning Act is designed to dramatically improve the effectiveness of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and licenseable property rules enforcement in the private rented sector (PRS). Most responsible […]
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New powers for councils come into effect
As part of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, the government introduced a range of new measures available for local authorities in relation to their dealings with rogue landlords: civil penalties, rent repayment orders, banning orders and the introduction of a database for rogue landlords and letting agents. From April 6th 2017, some of these […]
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Today’s tax rises will see rents increase
Tax rises for landlords being introduced today could see rents rise by 30% and stifle investment in properties to let, making it harder for renters to find suitable homes. The warnings come from the country’s leading landlord body as the Government begins to restrict mortgage interest relief for landlords and tax their turnover rather than […]
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Thousands to lose out due to benefit cuts
New figures show that 1,000 young people will be affected by the cut to housing benefit for under-21s this year, rising to 11,000 by 2020/21. The figures were released in the government’s equality analysis of the decision to cut the housing benefit element of Universal Credit for 18-21 year olds, released to Inside Housing under […]
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RPI letters page launched
The RLA members’ magazine Residential Property Investor is launching a new letters page in next month’s magazine. This will be the first time the magazine has featured readers’ letters and we want you to let us know your views on the state of the PRS – and what would like to see more of in […]
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Buying a house without building regs for loft conversion pre 1985?
I am currently in the process of purchasing my first house. The property is a bungalow with a loft conversion providing four bedrooms upstairs, converted in 1981 with planning permission. The problem we have encountered is that since the renovation was undertaken in 1981 it does not have a certificate of compliance with building regulations… Read more
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Tribunal for council tax when I do use the land?
Does anyone know of any legal arguments and cases in law re tribunal for council tax liability on one of my properties. I have a property with two separate sets of deeds and the land I use myself and have my mail delivered to and the house on separate deed I rent and have DHS… Read more
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Salford City Council Announce Licensing Consultation
This week, Salford City Council have announced the start of a Selective Licensing consultation in parts of the Charlestown and Lower Kersal areas. The Housing Act 2004 gives councils the power to introduce selective licensing schemes for privately rented properties in either the whole or part of their areas and in May 2007, Salford City […]
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New Data Source for Property Investors
A new website has launched that enables landlords and agents to obtain data on property prices and yields nationwide. PropertyData uses Zoopla’s open data API, allowing subscribers to the service to obtain comprehensive property market data. The PropertyData service is available on an initial 30-day trial, followed by three paid for packages, from £6 to […]
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Henry Prior dismisses landlord concerns over Section 24 as “complete pants”
Henry Prior, according to his own website, is the “The BBC’s favourite property expert.” His Bio says “for the past nine years I have worked as a ‘buying agent‘, sourcing homes and other assets for the rich and famous and for the plain hard working.” However, in a Twitter spat with the RLA, Prior claimed that… Read more
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