by peter littlewood | Sep 9, 2024 | Industry News
Lambeth Council has launched a new property licensing scheme starting from 2 September, aimed at improving the quality of accommodation in the private rented sector (PRS) and cracking down on rogue landlords. Initially covering four wards—Knights Hill, Streatham...
by peter littlewood | Sep 9, 2024 | Industry News
Propertymark, a leading trade body for the property sector, is urging the UK government to repeal Section 24 in the upcoming budget to avoid exacerbating the current rental housing crisis. Section 24, introduced by former Chancellor George Osborne, restricts landlords...
by peter littlewood | Sep 9, 2024 | Licensing
Oxford City Council is urging private tenants to check if their landlord has a valid license, as part of its citywide selective licensing scheme. This initiative, now in its third year, requires all private rented homes in Oxford to be licensed. While over 9,500...
by peter littlewood | Sep 9, 2024 | Mortgages
The Investors Chronicle has published ab article guiding landlords towards mortgage deals. It can be seen here and says: As the political landscape in the UK shifts with Labour now in power, landlords should prepare for significant changes in the rental market,...
by peter littlewood | Sep 9, 2024 | Industry News
The UK government is set to introduce the Renters' Rights Bill in the House of Commons next week, which will ban landlords from evicting tenants without providing a reason, commonly referred to as "no-fault" evictions under Section 21. The proposed legislation, which...
