Warnings have been sent to landlords that they could face large fines if properties are not properly licenced. Owners of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Portsmouth have to acquire an appropriate licence after two landlords were punished for not doing so. From...
OSB Group reported profit tumbled in the first-half of 2023, after taking a hit from customers acting more quickly than expected to refinance their mortgages at favourable rates. OSB, which stands for OneSavings Bank, said pretax profit in first-half of 2023 slumped...
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...
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has launched a new project, funded by the TDS Charitable Foundation, to help landlords meet their potential energy efficiency requirements. The project aims to provide support and advice to landlords in complying with the...
On 4 August 2023 the Government published a post-consultation report for the consultation paper on increasing the use of mediation in the civil justice system. It comprised: the background to the report; the Government response to the consultation paper; a summary of...
The House of Commons Library has published a report on 'Support for Mortgage Interest loans' The full report can be seen here, and in summary says: Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is a government loan scheme helping with the interest costs of mortgages and certain...
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...
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