by peter littlewood | Dec 14, 2023 | News, Renters Reform Bill
Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised concerns regarding the government's Renters (Reform) Bill. The key points include: Financial Support for Local Authorities: MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Private Rented Sector warn that the Renters...
by peter littlewood | Dec 14, 2023 | Industry News
Monsoon Properties Ltd and Prinsegate Chartered Surveyors have both been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) for various reasons. Monsoon Properties Ltd: The agency failed to return vacant possession of a property as requested at the end of a guaranteed rent...
by peter littlewood | Dec 13, 2023 | Industry News
For many years, landlords have been urging the Government to have all Housing issues heard in specialist Housing Courts, in the same manner employment law is heard at specialist tribunals, or family cases at Family Courts. See 'Government rejects calls for Housing...
by peter littlewood | Dec 12, 2023 | Leasehold
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament, marking a step forward in proposed reforms to the leasehold system in the UK. The key points from the recent developments include: Comprehensive Reform Pledge: Housing Minister Lee...
by peter littlewood | Dec 12, 2023 | Industry News
The government has made legislative changes that impact the Council Tax liability for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). It started December 1st 2023, and in summary: All HMO's must be banded as one unit for Council Tax purposes. Where the rooms have been...
