by peter littlewood | Aug 20, 2024 | Industry News
A recent report from the Housing Ombudsman has identified 27 local authorities and social housing providers for their inadequate response to leaks, resulting in severe cases of mould and dampness in their properties. This failure has become a leading cause of...
by peter littlewood | Aug 20, 2024 | Industry News
HMRC Fines Property Agents Over £1.6 Million for Anti-Money Laundering Violations Propertymark has revealed that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) imposed over £1.6 million in fines on property agents for breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These...
by peter littlewood | Aug 19, 2024 | Industry News
Which? magazine has published an article on why landlords are buying far fewer homes than before, resulting in tenants having less choice and facing higher costs. It can be seen here, and says that recent research by the estate agency Hamptons reveals that landlords...
by peter littlewood | Aug 19, 2024 | Industry News
Property118 has published a blog with their view on the proposed Renters Rights Bill. It can be seen here, and in summary says: The Renters Rights Bill 2024 is set to revolutionize the UK's rental market by addressing longstanding issues related to rent increases and...
by peter littlewood | Aug 19, 2024 | Industry News
Phil Turtle, Director of Compliance Services at Landlord Licensing & Defence, has sharply criticised the unequal treatment between social housing providers and private landlords regarding housing safety enforcement. His comments follow recent judgements by the...
