by peter littlewood | Jul 29, 2024 | Industry News
Propertymark has strongly endorsed Andy Burnham’s ‘Good Landlord Charter’ initiative in Greater Manchester, advocating for the inclusion of letting agents alongside private and social landlords. Here’s an overview of the key aspects and Propertymark’s stance: Overview...
by peter littlewood | Jul 29, 2024 | Green issues
Writing in the Telegraph, under the title Why Ed Miliband’s energy bills pledge may become an epitaph, Jonathan Leake explains that Labour’s pledge to cut consumer energy bills by £300 was a key promise during their election campaign, yet it faces significant...
by peter littlewood | Jul 29, 2024 | Industry News
Introduction Becoming a private landlord in Britain is increasingly seen as financially unviable. Charlie Bryant, CEO of property listings website Zoopla, highlights how rising taxes, high mortgage rates, and stringent regulations are deterring individual buy-to-let...
by peter littlewood | Jul 29, 2024 | Industry News
Writing in Property118, Julie Ford had published an excellent article on landlords repairing obligations. The original can be seen here, and explains that the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is a cornerstone of English property law, providing essential guidelines for the...
by peter littlewood | Jul 26, 2024 | Industry News
Introduction London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering the introduction of a new tax on homeowners who pave over their gardens. This proposal stems from concerns about increasing flood risks and environmental sustainability in the city. The London Climate Resilience...
