by peter littlewood | Jun 13, 2023 | Industry News
On of the biggest concerns in the Renters Reform Bill is the proposal to stop Fixed Term tenancies, and for all tenancies to be periodic only - i.e. the Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) would become an Assured Tenancy. In Scotland, where they have lost the Section 21...
by peter littlewood | Jun 12, 2023 | Tax & Other Financial
London homeowners will see their annual bill jump by up to £7,300 when they remortgage this year as 3.5 million borrowers face a rate shock. Nationally, homeowners will have to spend nearly an extra £9bn in interest over 2023 and 2024 as they are forced to refinance...
by peter littlewood | Jun 11, 2023 | Political
Entitled ‘Renters Reform Bill: finally, but there’s still more to do’ The Labour Hub has published a blog giving the Bill a luke-warm welcome, but complaining ‘It is worth pointing out that abolishing Section 21 would not, as it is widely being...
by peter littlewood | Jun 9, 2023 | Industry News
A fresh survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) showed the UK housing market rebounding in demand and finalised sales in May. The index monitoring new buyer interest, while remaining below zero at -18, showed a notable improvement from April’s...
by peter littlewood | Jun 9, 2023 | Industry News
Police in North Yorkshire are warning landlords of the rise of cannabis farms and have put together a list of signs to watch out for. This comes as a rise in cannabis farms have been reported across the county, and police are worried about risks, including the risk of...
