by peter littlewood | Feb 21, 2024 | Industry News, Renters Reform Bill
Jacob Rees-Mogg, a prominent political figure, appearing on CNN, has voiced his strong opposition to the Renters Reform Bill, sponsored by Housing Secretary Michael Gove. Rees-Mogg characterizes the bill as a "socialist error" that threatens property rights, which he...
by peter littlewood | Feb 20, 2024 | Industry News
It's clear from the recent trends that January auctions have experienced a significant surge in activity, marking it as the busiest month ever in auction history. The increase in both the number of properties coming to market and those selling under the hammer...
by peter littlewood | Feb 20, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Courtesy Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group Typically, rents rise in line with wages – which, in turn, tend to track inflation or increase at a slightly lower rate. From the late 90s, when buy-to-let mortgages first...
by peter littlewood | Feb 20, 2024 | Industry News
The Guardian has summarised the proposals on short term lets and can be seen here, and in summary: The UK government's recent proposals to address issues related to short-term holiday lets in England have garnered mixed reactions from various stakeholders. Here's a...
by peter littlewood | Feb 20, 2024 | Industry News
The proposals announced by Housing Secretary Michael Gove regarding the regulation of Airbnb-style short lets have faced criticism from activists, particularly Generation Rent, led by chief executive Ben Twomey. Here are the key points of their response: Insufficiency...
