An actor who has been evicted from the flat he has lived in for seven years has spoken of his dismay at finding new accommodation. Oscar Heron, 45, was issued an eviction notice for his two-bed flat in Highbury on September 14, giving him until December 3 to move out....
Consultation has begun over plans to force landlords to seek full planning permission for turning homes into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Coventry City Council said the proposal would place restrictions on residential property conversions in 11 out of 18...
The Telegraph have run an article stating that ‘Landlords will pocket thousands of pounds in savings thanks to the biggest tax boost for investors in years.’. Going on to say ‘The tax cuts have been welcomed by landlords who have shouldered years of punishing tax and...
Labour has laid out plans for sweeping housing reforms that would reduce landlord powers to kick out tenants or stop them keeping pets. Shadow Levelling Up secretary Lisa Nandy said the party’s Private Renters’ Charter would end no-fault evictions, give renters rights...
Property Reporter are running an article by the MD at Castle Trust Bank, where he states that he believes London is bouncing back. It starts‘Before our idea of ‘normal’ was shaken by Covid-19, the capital sat pretty as an ideal market for those landlords lucky or...
A recent SpareRoom poll revealed that 94 per cent of landlords have no confidence in the government’s approach to housing, with 36 per cent saying they plan to reduce their portfolio this year and a further 16 per cent planning to leave the rental market by the end of...
A controversial database which will allow widespread access to the identities of rogue letting agents and landlords has been backed by trade body Propertymark. Its head of policy and campaigns, Timothy Douglas, says: “Propertymark has long called for the Database of...
A student accommodation management company has been ordered to refund more than £84,000 in rent after failing to licence it with the city council. SC Osney Lane Management Ltd runs the purpose-built Student Castle in Osney Lane, Oxford, which opened in 2020. But it...
In a massive shake-up of the UK's finances, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has outlined a series of tax cuts and economic measures he says will boost growth. In summary, he changed: • Stamp Duty: o no duty on first £250,000 (up from £125,000) o first time buyers will pay...
If you weren't keeping up with the mini-budget this morning, we have gathered some of the highlights, predominantly for business: Overall message: "A new era for Britain", with a focus on boosting growth, productivity and competitiveness Basic rate of income tax to be...
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