We have been advised that all Local Authorities are to be given money by the Government to help tackle energy inefficient proprieties. This is being overseen by Greater South East Energy Hub and Local Authorities will be seeking any property in the 'E','F' or 'G' EPC...
A council says grants of up to £10,000 are available to landlords to refurbish homes which could ensure vulnerable people in the area have a roof over their heads. Wigan council wants to form partnerships with landlords owning one bedroom apartments, self-contained...
NAPIT (The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers) has released information about the forthcoming (April 1st 2021) electrical requirements for rental property:- NAPIT Guidance for...
A councillor has criticised an MP who came out in favour of landlords in a dispute over licensing. Earlier this week Landlord Today reported on how Tory MP James Duddridge, who represents Rochford and Southend East, criticised the local Southend council for...
Property Master chief executive Angus Stewart has called on the Chancellor to offer landlords more support by revamping its Green Homes Grant scheme. The grant offers funding of up to £5,000 per property, though applying for the grant is difficult and locating an...
AN MP has hit out at plans to slap landlords with a £700 charge for a property licence in Southend. James Duddridge, Tory MP for Rochford and Southend East, said the planned selected licencing scheme for parts of Southend. The council is pressing ahead with the plans...
The Prime Minister has announced a timetable to ease the lockdown. Those matters that affect property are:- From April 12th:- Up to six people from separate households could be able to meet in a beer gardens Non-essential retail opens from Self-contained holiday...
Retailers, hospitality firms and landlords will have to wait until later in 2021 for the government to publish a final report on its review of business rates. Due to the ongoing and wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic and economic uncertainty, the government said the...
Some 60% of multi-property landlords have expanded their property portfolio since the introduction of the stamp duty holiday in July 2020, according to research from Direct Line for Business. The report shows landlords have been strategic with their purchases; 43%...
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