by peter littlewood | Jun 18, 2025 | Open News
A Labour-led local authority is facing legal action from landlords after introducing what many are calling “punitive” selective licensing fees—raising fresh questions about how councils are using their expanded powers. What’s Happening in Leicester? Leicester City...
by peter littlewood | Jun 18, 2025 | Open News
As Labour sets its sights on delivering 1.5 million new homes, experts say that Permitted Development Rights (PDR) could play a key role—but are still underused. Development finance firm Rangewell claims that with the right support and reforms, PDR could deliver up to...
by peter littlewood | Jun 18, 2025 | Open News
The government has announced a new publicly owned National Housing Bank, aiming to turbocharge housebuilding across the UK — with implications for landlords, agents, developers, and investors alike. What’s Being Promised? £16 billion in new financial capacity, plus £6...
by peter littlewood | Jun 18, 2025 | Open News
From April 2026, landlords earning over £50,000 annually will be required to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA). If that includes you or your clients, now is the time to get prepared. What’s Changing? Quarterly digital submissions...
by peter littlewood | Jun 17, 2025 | Open News
Landlords in England face higher costs and tighter compliance challenges from Sunday 22 June, as new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rules take effect. The changes are part of Labour’s Warm Homes Plan, which aims to drive up energy efficiency in rented homes —...
