Which magazine have published hints for landlords when completing their tax returns. It can be seen here, and covers: Find out if you need to complete a self-assessment tax return Work out your taxable income File and pay on time if you can Check if you’ll need to pay...
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Tenants would like to buy property from landlord
A significant proportion of those renting a home would like to buy it from their landlord if circumstances allowed, new research by Gradual Homeownership provider Wayhome shows.In a national survey of 4,002 people, carried out by Opinium, 42% of tenants said they...
Building safety funding inquiry launched by Commons Committee
On 19 January 2022 the House of Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee launched an inquiry into building safety and issues relating to funding and remediation. The Committee’s inquiry will examine the announcements made by Secretary of State...
Landlord told ‘demolish flats by July or go to jail for 4 months’
A landlord who built two penthouse apartments without planning permission and then failed to demolish them when ordered to now faces jail. At Leicester County Court Munjit Dulay was given a four-month jail sentence, suspended for the next six months. Judge Richard...
Many landlords to expand portfolio in 2022
A relatively optimistic sentiment survey of landlords suggests many remain upbeat about the prospects for the sector.According to the Shawbrook Bank survey a third of landlords plan to expand their portfolio in the next 12 months, buying at least one one more...
How can landlords combat the challenges facing BTL in 2022?
Property Reporter have published an article to show how BTL landlords can survive 2022. It can be seen here, and says: The buy-to-let sector is an ever-evolving beast. Over the years it has risen above and beyond a host of challenges, some of its own making but many...
Housing and health: a reading list
On 7 January 2022 the House of Commons Library published a reading list drawing together reports and other material demonstrating the relationship between housing and health. For the list, click here.
Housing demand: Lords report
On 10 January 2022 the House of Lords Built Environment Committee published its report, Meeting housing demand, which concludes that the Government must address barriers to building much needed new homes. Too many people, it says, currently live in expensive,...
The growth in short-term lettings in England
On 5 January 2022 the House of Commons Library published a paper examining the growth in short-term lettings and calling for greater regulation of the sector in England. It provides a brief overview of the regulatory approaches in other countries. For the paper, click...
Landlord banned over substandard properties
An unscrupulous landlord has been handed a long-term ban after allowing up to 18 residents to live in substandard conditions. Adam Habane has been barred from letting or managing properties for five years after an investigation by Bristol City Council revealed the...
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