The BBC is reporting that the government is considering extending its mortgage guarantee scheme as part of measures to help first-time buyers in the upcoming Autumn Statement. See the announcement here.
HM Revenue and Custoims is running a series of webinars aimed primarily at those new to earning income from property of all kinds. The next is on Thursday October 26 and will tell attendees about the Revenue’s definition of ‘income from property’, about furnished...
The Sunday Times has run an article on letting agent fees. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) starting 'Landlords are demanding an end to “simply unreasonable” upfront fees charged by some high street letting agencies to find tenants for their...
The House of Commons Library has published a summary of the Renters Reform Bill Summary. A summary can be seen here, with the full report here.
Commons Housing Select Committee which submitted a report to the Government on its concerns on part of the Renters Reform Bill. The Government have finally responded, which can be seen in full here, and states 'The government will not commence the abolition of section...
Online real estate company, CoStar, which is listed on the US Nasdaq, has made an agreed bid for the UK online agent, On The Market Assuming the bid goes through, it will put the near monopoly market leader, Rightmove, under pressure as the backing from Co-Star...
The Financial Times has published an article on the threat of new legislation comes at a time of high interest rates and inflation. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) giving some background, and asking the question 'Landlords in the student niche, in...
In a debate on Business Banking: Undesignated Client Accounts, the Government has resulted in assurances from HM Treasury that action will be taken to improve guidance and reform anti-money laundering procedures if necessary and end the unfair denial of banking...
A recent report by Hamptons International says House prices to readjust over the next two years with return to growth in 2025. The report can be seen here and says: The cost of living squeeze and higher interest rates have overshadowed the housing market this year....
Essex TV have reported that Harlow Cabinet agreed to carry out 4-week public consultation on a new Private Rented Sector Housing Enforcement Policy. Following the consultation, the policy will go back to Cabinet later next month for adoption. The consultation is live...
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