Local Housing Allowance Freeze: Rising Rents and Decreased Affordability Deepen the Housing Crisis

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In the 2023 Autumn Statement, the government announced an end to a four-year freeze in local housing allowance rates (LHA) rates.

However, on the 30th October 2024 Rachel Reeves quietly froze them again, this has raised serious concerns for low-income renters across the UK.

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Is the Government Destroying the UK’s Rental Market?

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Landlords across the UK are facing mounting challenges, from skyrocketing taxes to endless regulations, making it harder and harder to stay in the rental market. It feels as if the government has declared a war on landlords, and it’s not just landlords who are feeling the heat—tenants are being dragged into this crisis too.

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Nearly half of renters struggle with mould – survey

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The wet UK weather is exacerbating a growing problem – mould and damp in rental properties and a survey has found that 43% of renters have battled these issues.

The findings from Quotezone.co.uk also show that more than 65% of renters have encountered hazards in their homes –

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Key Budget Insights for Property Investors

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As a property professional, you’re always on the lookout for effective ways to maximise your returns while minimising costs and taxes. Enter the SSAS pension – a game-changer in the property investment world. A Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS) is a company pension designed for small to medium-sized businesses.

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Scottish government proposes rent cap to ‘stabilise rents’

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The Scottish government has announced plans to cap rent increases in areas with rent controls, as part of its Housing (Scotland) Bill.

The proposed amendment would limit rent rises to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 1%

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