by peter littlewood | Oct 5, 2023 | Tax & Other Financial
HMRC has published its concerns about hybrid business models used by some landlords. The publication can be seen here. If you believe you have set up a scheme described below, we recommend you get urgent independent advice on this matter. Note that iHowz cannot give...
by peter littlewood | Oct 4, 2023 | Tax & Other Financial
HSBC has become the first UK bank to offer newcomers to the country the chance to utilise their international credit history when applying for a credit card. When you move country, the credit history and positive credit score you’ve built up over time don’t come...
by peter littlewood | Oct 4, 2023 | Industry News
New research by GetAgent has revealed that planning permission is actually the hardest to gain in six London areas - and the easiest in rural areas including Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Devon. Topping the most difficult list is Barking and Dagenham, with just over...
by peter littlewood | Oct 3, 2023 | Industry News
Housing minister Rachel Maclean has clarified that the proposal for a housing court dedicated to landlords to expedite the eviction process is no longer being considered. The confirmation was made during a fringe meeting at the Conservative Party Conference in...
by peter littlewood | Oct 2, 2023 | Industry News, Renters Reform Bill
Speaking at a Centre for Policy Studies fringe meeting, Housing Secretary Michael Gove said speculation that some Tory backbenchers opposed the Bill did not reflect the government’s thinking. The Bill will go ahead, he said. A statement he repeated at t a reception...