The Guardian has summarised the proposals on short term lets and can be seen here, and in summary: The UK government's recent proposals to address issues related to short-term holiday lets in England have garnered mixed reactions from various stakeholders. Here's a...
The proposals announced by Housing Secretary Michael Gove regarding the regulation of Airbnb-style short lets have faced criticism from activists, particularly Generation Rent, led by chief executive Ben Twomey. Here are the key points of their response: Insufficiency...
Airbnb has expressed its support for a proposal from Housing Secretary Michael Gove to implement a mandatory register of short let landlords in England. Here are the key points of the proposal and reactions from relevant stakeholders: Proposed Measures: Councils will...
Dorset councillors have recently approved proposals to implement a council tax premium on second homes and to tighten regulations on the existing premium for long-term empty homes. Here are the key points: Council Tax Premiums: Long-term empty and unoccupied...
The proposed selective licensing scheme in Blackpool has sparked concerns among landlords, with Dawn Smith representing a network of landlords warning that the high charges for licensing may be unaffordable without passing the fees onto tenants. Here's a summary of...
A case involving Michael and Bridget Brown, who attempted to avoid Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) by using a tax avoidance scheme through an unlimited company, has reached its conclusion with the Court of Appeal dismissing their appeal against HMRC. Here are the key...
Data released by UK Finance indicates a significant decline in new buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage borrowing among older landlords, with the number of such loans decreasing by half in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Here are the key points...
Housing Law Week has republished a detailed explanation outlines the legal implications of a situation colloquially referred to as "disorganised comings and goings" in property letting. Here's a summary of the key points: Description of the Situation: In this...
The latest rental market snapshot indicates an oversupply of rental properties in London, resulting in a decline in rents. According to the Home website's monthly sales and rental index, while there is positive annualized growth in all regions across the UK, Greater...
Portsmouth City Council is facing calls for tighter controls on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) due to concerns about sewage issues and the loss of family homes. Currently, the city operates with a policy where no more than 10% of homes within a 50-meter radius...
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