An exodus of landlords has left almost a quarter of a million students without a room in top university cities, analysis has found. Students at Russell Group institutions face the most competitive ever race to find housing this year amid a shortage of housing which...
The Government have published plans for an External assurance review of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council which can be seen here They have also published a Best Value Notice, which can be seen here. Details In 2022, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole...
The Government has just issued guidance on Delivering schools to support housing growth - it can be seen here. It is described as: Guidance for local authorities on planning new education infrastructure that is required due to housing growth, through the provision of...
Visa rules are being eased for overseas builders, carpenters and people working in the fishing industry, the Home Office has confirmed. Roofers and plasterers have also been added to the Shortage Occupation List, which temporarily eases visa restrictions in areas...
A landlord couple in Nottinghamshire left the tenant with no hot water or heating for three weeks after the boiler not working During an inspection, Bassetlaw District Council officers also identified hazards relating to gas, electrical and food safety and structural...
New figures from the Ministry of Justice reveal a concerning 41% surge in Section 21 evictions. In England, the number of households evicted by court bailiffs under this provision climbed to 2,228 in the second quarter, a stark rise from 1,578 in 2022. In tandem with...
Kristy Ainge - solicitor-advocate in the litigation team at Brindley Twist Tafft & James - has commented on the Renters Reform Bill, saying: “The main change is that a landlord cannot ask a tenant to leave if, for example, they want to move a friend into their...
Responsible Actors Scheme The Responsible Actors Scheme was launched in July 2023. Eligible developers who do not join the Scheme and comply with its conditions will have planning and building control prohibitions imposed on them. See more details here. Details On 3...
London Councils - an umbrella group of local authorities in the capital - says the government should build on initiatives such as the Local Authority Housing Fund by providing increased capital investment for housing acquisitions, particularly homes being sold by...
The rental market remains extremely competitive for tenants, with many opting to remain in their properties for longer, and this has led to more landlords selling with tenants in situ. Buy-to-let landlords buying and selling their investment properties for strategic...
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