by peter littlewood | Mar 28, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
The Commons Work and Pensions Committee has published a report calling for the Government to introduce a new ‘uprating guarantee,’ to uprate working-age benefits and the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate each year, to end the uncertainty faced by people claiming...
by peter littlewood | Mar 28, 2024 | Industry News
The Conservative Party's pledge to ban no-fault evictions, a key component of their manifesto, is facing uncertainty following a backlash from Tory MPs, particularly those who are landlords themselves. Levelling up minister Jacob Young has outlined a series of...
by peter littlewood | Mar 28, 2024 | Industry News
The private rental sector in Scotland is experiencing a significant downturn, with landlords fleeing the market in response to what they perceive as a hostile regulatory environment. Data from estate agency Hamptons indicates that the share of properties purchased by...
by peter littlewood | Mar 28, 2024 | Leasehold
The Law Society of England and Wales has welcomed the ban on the sale of new leasehold homes but is urging for no further delay in announcing ground rent reforms. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, which had its second reading in the House of Lords, includes...
by peter littlewood | Mar 26, 2024 | Industry News
A recent survey conducted by the Property Redress Scheme (PRS) provides valuable insights into the sentiments of landlords and letting agents regarding the Government's proposal to eliminate Section 21 evictions. The findings reveal a significant increase in negative...
