by peter littlewood | May 1, 2024 | Industry News
The Telegraph has published an opinion piece which presents a critical perspective on Labour's housing policies, arguing that they pose a threat to property rights, the housing market, and the broader economy. Here are the key points highlighted in the article:...
by peter littlewood | Apr 30, 2024 | Mortgages, Tax & Other Financial
Analysis from Paragon Bank highlights a significant shift in the buy-to-let property market, particularly in Southern England, following the introduction of the stamp duty surcharge for additional properties in 2016. The proportion of buy-to-let properties purchased...
by peter littlewood | Apr 29, 2024 | News
The Renters Reform Bill was originally introduced in Parliament in May 2023. It was trailed in the Government White Paper A Fairer Private Rented Sector an in summary, initially proposed: Loss of the S21 Only periodic tenancies 2 months’ notice by tenants No special...
by peter littlewood | Apr 29, 2024 | featured campaigns
In the recent debate in Parliament on the Renters reform Bill (see here), we were pleased to see that two MP’s Anthony Mangnall and Sir Christopher Chope spoke in favour of retention of the Fixed Term. This is a matter we believe to be of utmost importance to...
by peter littlewood | Apr 29, 2024 | Political
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has called for leaseholders hit with exorbitant and unjust service charges to have the right to refuse payment. This demand comes amidst concerns that the government has reneged on its promises to enhance tenants’ rights. In...
