by peter littlewood | Oct 11, 2023 | Leasehold, Tax & Other Financial
Labour stated that they intend abolish leaseholds within 100 days of achieving power. The Conservatives had considered this, but it was reported that this idea had been dropped – see report. The problem is that it is complicated. It is a good idea for existing...
by peter littlewood | Oct 10, 2023 | Tax & Other Financial
Following new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) leasehold buildings insurance reforms, managing agents face the prospect of action from leaseholders, as new legislation outlawing the historic practices of managing agents in relation to insurance commissions gets...
by peter littlewood | Oct 10, 2023 | Tax & Other Financial
Steve Smith, Chairman of PRS REIT, which has the largest portfolio of single-family rental homes in the UK [5,500], made the following comments in the company’s year end report:. “The portfolio’s outstanding asset performance to date demonstrates the...
by peter littlewood | Oct 10, 2023 | Licensing
Brighton & Hove City Council consultation on new property licensing schemes – Additional Housing in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and Selective Licensing The council has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce new property licensing schemes...
by peter littlewood | Oct 10, 2023 | Leasehold
The Labour Party has vowed to abolish leasehold in the first 100 days of government if it wins the next General Election. Housing secretary Michael Gove previously promised to introduce legislation to “fundamentally reform” the leasehold system, which he had...
