by peter littlewood | Feb 16, 2024 | Industry News
The Renters Reform Coalition is demanding changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill, expressing concerns that the current measures could still lead to unfair evictions. In a letter addressed to Michael Gove, the organisation is advocating for specific amendments to enhance...
by peter littlewood | Feb 16, 2024 | Industry News
The government has acknowledged concerns regarding the impending deadline for building control professionals to prove their competence and join the Building Safety Regulator's (BSR) official register by April 6. There are fears that failure to meet this deadline could...
by peter littlewood | Feb 16, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Heather Powell, Head of Property and a Partner at Blick Rothenberg, suggests that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt should use the upcoming Spring Budget to incentivize buy-to-let landlords to enhance the energy efficiency of their rental properties. Powell proposes that...
by peter littlewood | Feb 16, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
The latest BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research for Q4 2023 reveals a robust optimism among landlords, with improvements seen across various metrics compared to the previous year. This positive sentiment marks a continuation from Q3, following a period of negative scores....
by peter littlewood | Feb 16, 2024 | Industry News
CapX have published an opinion piece in which they say the inability to build sufficient housing is identified as a critical issue in Britain, impacting economic growth, investment attractiveness, and exacerbating depopulation. Moreover, it has influenced political...