Residential landlord Grainger has agreed to forward fund and buy the build-to-rent element of a Bristol development that is made up of 374 private rental homes, as well as 94 affordable homes and six commercial units. Grainger said it has agreed to acquire the scheme...
Five housing organisations have written to government ministers to warn that the Ministry of Justice’s proposed Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRCs) regime is likely “to devastate the tenant and borrower facing housing law sector”. The Government plans to extend FRCs to all...
Providing good-quality housing with stylish and well-equipped interiors is the only way to go if landlords want to attract and keep high-paying tenants, says a survey of 1,000 UK adults by Hatch Interiors. “In tough economic times, renters are needing to see real...
The Telegraph have run an article on the threat of landlords leaving the market. It can be seen here (subscription might be required), stating that ‘Plans to ban “no-fault” evictions and restrict landlords’ ability to take control of their property will spook lenders...
The UK Government is seeking views on proposals to make landlords legally obliged to make reasonable adjustments to common areas of rented properties: outside areas, entrances, hallways, landings, and stairwells, more accessible for disabled people. The consultation...
In addition to the recent White Paper, the government has published six other documents, namely: the government response to Considering the case for a Housing Court call for evidence explaining why it does not think there is a need for a separate housing court and how...
Numerous organisations have published responses to the government’s white paper on the private rented sector. Responses include those by the following: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, for which click here Citizens Advice, for which click here Generation...
Letting agents in Suffolk have warned plans to ban ‘no fault’ evictions in England could lead to fewer homeowners putting their properties on the private rental market. Under proposals in the Renters Reform Bill white paper, landlords will be prevented from evicting...
HMOs in Lewisham will now require a license to operate and will go through an inspection before being approved.A spokesperson from the council said that this “will help improve the quality of housing across Lewisham and help us protect residents from rogue landlords”....
The Telegraph (subscription might be required) has run two articles on the recent White Paper anouncement Why do the Tories think landlords are social workers? June 16th Ben Wilkinson starts: 'Housing secretary Michael Gove hailed the new buy-to-let shake-up as a...
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