Housing associations under fire for failing to address window repairs

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Britain’s largest housing association has been slammed by the Housing Ombudsman for failing to fix a faulty window for four years.

Clarion Housing Association left a child’s bedroom window boarded up for four years which caused damp and mould in the property.

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Will Higher CGT Rates Crush Property Investment?

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In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya dives into the potential consequences of equalizing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) with income tax and why this policy could be disastrous for property investors.

We explore the impact on the property market, the possible decline in investment incentives

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Expert hits out after councils escape safety fines that would ruin private landlords

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A landlord law expert has blasted four council housing providers for avoiding hefty penalties despite severe safety breaches which would bankrupt private landlords.

Phil Turtle, a director of Landlord Licensing & Defence, is furious that Brighton and Hove City Council

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What does Labour’s hardship test mean for landlords?

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Just when landlords thought it could not get any worse, it seems it has!

It’s all over the news that Labour is planning to deliver the final hammer-blow to landlords. There is some uncertainty to what it actually means in practice until the details are written down but could the proposed hardship test mean even if your tenants won’t pay their rent

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How a SSAS pension can transform your financial future

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Standard pensions often bring to mind confusing jargon and offer little to no control but imagine a pension that changes all that.

A Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS) offers full financial control and helps leave a legacy for your family.

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NRLA warns Labour that rent controls could spark rental crisis

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The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is warning the Labour government that a third of private landlords could sell up if rent controls are imposed on the private rented sector (PRS).

It points to a study it carried out which found that in the second quarter of the year

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax hike rumours fuel anxiety in PRS

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Rumours of a capital gains tax hike could take a toll on landlords and tenants.

In an interview on Bloomberg TV, Chancellor Rachel Reeves refused to rule out an increase in capital gains tax in the October budget.

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Getting Started in Buy-To-Let

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Achieving financial freedom through buy-to-let property investment has completely transformed my life, providing security and opportunities I never imagined. It has allowed me to spend more time with family and pursue my passions, and I’m here to help you do the same.

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NRLA queries plans for a government ‘hardship test’ for landlord possession claims

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The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has questioned reports suggesting the Labour government is set to introduce French-style hardship tests for landlord possession proceedings.

Senior campaigns and public affairs officer, Eleanor Bateman, has expressed concern over recent press speculation that the proposed Renters’

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Landlords face an uphill battle to meet Labour’s 2030 EPC target – it should be 2042!

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Landlords face an uphill battle to meet the Labour government’s 2030 target of all privately rented homes achieving an EPC rating of A-C, research reveals.

The data from Hamptons shows that if energy efficiency improvements continue at the current rate

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