The Government have announced a consultation on potential changes to the Decent Home Standard (DHS). This consultation will last for 6 weeks, from Friday 2 September 2022 to Friday 14 October 2022, and can be submitted via the online survey don't miss the deadline to...
The House of Commons Library have published a report into The future of coastal communities which can be seen here There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 'The Future of coastal communities' on Thursday 8th September at 3:10pm. This debate will be led by Sally-Ann...
A compulsory licensing scheme for landlords who rent out private homes in a city has started. - Oxford City Council said it is being rolled out to protect tenants, improve standards and "crack down on rogue landlords". A five-year licence will cost £480 - or £400 if...
In the recent White Paper, it was proposed that all tenancies would be periodic, without the opportunity to allow a Fixed Term, and that all tenants would be able to give 2 months’ notice, at any time. It further went on to say that this would apply to all tenancies,...
Investors were mulling the latest survey from Nationwide, which showed that annual house price growth eased less than expected in August but there are signs of a further slowdown to come. Annual house price growth slowed to 10% from 11% in July, but was ahead of...
Natalie Elphicke Conservative MP for Dover has called for a rent freeze in a right-wing blog – ConservativeHome Ms Elphicke took over from her husband Charlie Elphicke in 2019 and has some right-wing views on matters, especially immigration – Dover is in the front...
The Housing Secretary, Greg Clark, has announced a consultation to impose a rent cap on social housing next year – at below the rate of inflation. The move is aimed at helping tenants with the cost-of-living crisis. Mr Clark said: “We must protect the most vulnerable...
Propertymark has warned the Government that its renters reforms risk fewer homes being available for tenants. The Renters’ Reform White Paper does not give enough protection to landlords and letting agents, the industry body says. A move towards ‘periodic tenancies’...
A recent blog by Platinum Property Partners warns of the potential consequences in HMO’s if the Government reforms go ahead, as outlined in the White Paper. Platinum Property Partners argues the Section 21 that tends to be used within an HMO where a tenant is causing...
Who knows? According to the Times it will be Jacob Rees-Mogg, but according to the Telegraph it will Edward Argar, with Jacob Rees-Mogg becoming chief Secretary to the Treasury. Either way, neither have much experience in this role – not that has ever stopped a Prime...
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