by peter littlewood | Jan 15, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
DWP has announced ‘Indicative’ rates for Local Housing Allowance rates for 2024 to 2025. It can be seen here. Note that it is not the confirmed rates, but is highly likely to be so. We are advised the confirmed rates will be published later. A useful...
by peter littlewood | Jan 15, 2024 | Green issues
The Housing Forum, a group comprising developers and suppliers to the housing industry, has proposed a series of reforms in its manifesto to address housing issues. The manifesto, released to draw attention to housing as a major topic for the upcoming General...
by peter littlewood | Jan 15, 2024 | Industry News
Bath & North East Somerset council has implemented significant increases in charges for landlords who fail to meet required standards for their private rented homes. The fee for serving a formal Improvement Notice, aimed at addressing health and safety hazards in...
by peter littlewood | Jan 12, 2024 | Industry News
The Government introduced new legislation in November 2023, to commence December 1st 2023. This was regarding changes to the way Council Tax is charged in HMOs (House of Multiple Occupation). This legislation can be seen here, and was in two parts: Disaggregation: The...
by peter littlewood | Jan 12, 2024 | Industry News
Government Plans for Universal Credit: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to tighten the universal credit regime to drive people into work. People with disabilities and mental health conditions could face benefit sanctions if they do not engage with the...
