by peter littlewood | Dec 19, 2023 | Industry News
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed changes to housing delivery targets for local authorities in the UK, making them advisory rather than mandatory. The announcement is part of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and aims to introduce "sharper...
by peter littlewood | Dec 18, 2023 | Tax & Other Financial
Findings from the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) regarding the financial challenges faced by landlords in the UK, particularly small-scale landlords with mortgages, suggests many landlords say they’re set to expand investments in 2024 . Here are the...
by peter littlewood | Dec 18, 2023 | Industry News
Haringey Council in London have taken action against landlords who failed to license their Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) properties. Here are the key points: Refund of Rent: A landlord in Tottenham, London, was ordered to refund 12 months' rent to tenants for...
by peter littlewood | Dec 18, 2023 | Industry News, Political
New research from Confused.com mortgages looked at the current landscape of the buy-to-let sector and the implications of the upcoming Renters Reform Bill, and highlighted key concerns among landlords in the UK regarding the Renters Reform Bill. Here's a breakdown of...
by peter littlewood | Dec 18, 2023 | Industry News
The chief executive of Generation Rent, Ben Twomey, and the National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS), have jointly criticized what they perceive as discrimination in housing, specifically against care leavers facing challenges in securing rental accommodation. Care...
