by peter littlewood | Feb 12, 2024 | Industry News
Appearing on the BBC, Housing Secretary Michael Gove has stated that no-fault evictions will be "outlawed" in England by the next general election, which must take place by the end of January 2025. This move follows the Conservative Party's promise in 2019 to end the...
by peter littlewood | Feb 12, 2024 | Industry News
The Renters Reform Coalition, comprising organizations such as Shelter and Generation Rent, has once again urged Housing Secretary Michael Gove to strengthen the Renters Reform Bill, expressing concern that it may not adequately address the crisis in private renting....
by peter littlewood | Feb 12, 2024 | Political
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has hinted at the possibility of housing measures being included in the upcoming Spring Budget, scheduled to be delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on March 6. With Stamp Duty cuts being a priority for many in the housing sector,...
by peter littlewood | Feb 12, 2024 | Political
The UK government has announced a £3 billion increase in funding for the Affordable Homes Scheme, aimed at facilitating the construction of 20,000 new affordable homes across the country. This expansion of the scheme, which provides low-cost loans to housing...
by peter littlewood | Feb 11, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Writing in the Landlord Today, Adrian Lowery, financial analyst at leading wealth management firm Evelyn Partners questions what the Chancellor might do in the budget on March 6th with stamp duty. It can be seen here, stating that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has...