by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Industry News
The UK government has announced new powers aimed at revitalizing high streets and addressing the issue of empty shops. These powers, set to be in force by the summer, include the introduction of High Street Rental Auctions, empowering local leaders to tackle high...
by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Industry News
Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the UK government implemented new fire safety regulations, particularly focusing on high-rise blocks of flats. These rules aim to enhance building safety and mitigate the risk of fire-related incidents. Here's an overview of...
by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
The impending abolition of the Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) by the government, set to take effect from June 1, has sparked a rush among house buyers eager to beat the deadline and avoid potential financial repercussions. This change particularly affects buyers of...
by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Industry News
The BBC has published an article on the problems for tenants to find properties to rent. The intense competition between tenants for rental properties has intensified, leading to a "race to rent" as listings spend less time on the market. Figures compiled for the BBC...
by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Industry News
The rise in private rents across England, Wales, and Scotland over the past year has been attributed to various tax and regulatory changes affecting landlords, according to Propertymark, the letting agents' trade body. Propertymark's insights shed light on the...
