RLA policy director David Smith on Brexit

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With the UK having voted to leave the European Union the issue of how this affects the Private Rented Sector will be on some landlords’ and tenants’ minds, writes RLA Policy Director David Smith.
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Powered Gates Certification Scheme

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NSI launches Powered Gates Certification Scheme at IFSEC. The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced today the launch of its ground-breaking Powered Gates certification scheme. Installers and maintainers of powered gates, barriers and gate automation equipment are now able to obtain NSI approval for the Services they provide in this sector. NSI approval provides the […]

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Mixed picture from landlords on Brexit vote…

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According to the National Landlords Association (NLA) research*, one in three or 30 per cent of landlords polled are undecided about whether they will vote to leave or remain in the EU on Thursday – in the upcoming referendum. The survey results show that landlords are evenly split, with 35 per cent intending to vote […]

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Manchester reverses policy on licensing

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Landlords in Manchester may see a change of heart from the city council after introducing their own alternative to selective licensing in April 2015 – “The Manchester Rental Pledge” – see below. There are now signs that the worst housing arrears in Manchester could come under a selective licensing scheme because of what some councillors are […]

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EU referendum campaigns neck and neck

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Tomorrow the UK will go to the polls to vote on whether to stay or leave the European Union.
According to the most recent opinion polls the Vote Leave and Stronger in Europe campaigns are neck and neck.
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Licensing plans for rented homes in Manchester

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Selective licensing could be brought in throughout areas of Manchester.
Manchester City Council is currently consulting on plans to pilot a scheme in Crumpsall, Moston, Rusholme and Old Moat in a bid to crackdown on criminal landlords.
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Survey – Impact of recent PRS Legislation

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This is a Landlord Survey on the impact of recent legislative changes on the Buy to Let investor: We encourage you to take part in this survey which, as the title suggests, is attempting to discover the true impact of the recent legislative changes introduced into the private rented sector (PRS) in England and Wales. […]

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Record profits for Telford Homes through ”built to rent”

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PLC Housebuilder Telford Homes has sold 150 homes in east London to M&G Real Estate for £63m, reflecting demand for rental properties The London housebuilder has sold almost a quarter of its homes to institutional investors for rent, as demand for “built for rent” developments rises. The company sold The Pavilions development in north London, […]

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Capital Gains Tax debate in Parliament

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The committee stage of the Finance Bill – which will include a debate on the reduction to Capital Gains Tax will take place in the Commons later this month.
All MPs will have the chance to consider and debate Clause 72 of the Bill – which reduced the Capital Gains Tax rate to 20% – on June 27 and 28 – a move which excluded residential property.
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Study shows landlords going the Extra Mile

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A study of 500 landlords and over 1,000 tenants on behalf of insurance provider Endsleigh the insurers has found that 90% of landlords go “above and beyond” what is expected of them to make their tenants welcome and keep them happy. Most tenants said they are satisfied with their rental homes, while two-fifths (41%) of […]

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