by peter littlewood | Dec 1, 2023 | Industry News
Under the heading 'How would YOU fix the housing market? We ask property expert Jeremy Leaf' This is Money published an article that started 'Whether it's unaffordable house prices, rising mortgage rates, soaring rents or increased levels of homelessness, the housing...
by peter littlewood | Nov 27, 2023 | Leasehold
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has had its first reading in the Commons, hailed by housing secretary Michael Gove as a “landmark moment for millions”. Adding ‘People work hard to own a home. But for far too long too many have been denied the full...
by peter littlewood | Nov 26, 2023 | Tax & Other Financial
Whilst he announced uprating of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to the relief of many, the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowance was more than halved in the new tax year to £6,000, however from next year it will be reduced again by £3,000. Samuel Gee at Manning Gee...
by peter littlewood | Nov 26, 2023 | Industry News
The Guardian are reporting that 'The number of EU citizens refused entry to the UK since Brexit has increased fivefold, Home Office figures show.' See here. Especially worrying is the report that some EU people who have a genuine reason to be here, who are refused...
by peter littlewood | Nov 25, 2023 | Industry News, News
The Telegraph Money Section, has published an article on a married couple who have built up a portfolio of nine properties that produces a net income of about £60,000 a year. Being as they both have full time jobs, they have used letting agents to manage their...
