A proposed £300 million tax initiative targeting landlords has sparked controversy, drawing parallels with a policy proposal from Generation Rent activists. The suggestion aligns with Generation Rent CEO
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First-Time Buyers Forfeit Massive Cash Help
An in-depth examination of government data reveals a significant missed opportunity among potential first-time buyers, who failed to tap into substantial financial assistance amounting to hundreds of millions
Renters Reform Bill: Activist Debate
Generation Rent has raised concerns over alterations to the Renters Reform Bill. While an MP indicates that consensus is within reach, the activist group is dissatisfied with certain
Legal Expert Criticizes Gove’s Assault on Private Landlords
Gina Peters, Head of Landlord & Tenant at Dutton Gregory Solicitors, has escalated her criticism of Housing Secretary Michael Gove, particularly focusing on his approach towards buy-to-let and
Check Your Shared Rental: Is it a Licensed HMO?
A council in Belfast is urging individuals looking for rental properties to be mindful of the necessity for a proper license when considering shared accommodations designated as houses
Tenants and 99% Mortgages: A Landlord’s Perspective
Differing perspectives emerge within the rental and property sectors regarding the contentious notion of facilitating first-time buyers with a mere one percent deposit and government-backed 99 percent mortgages.
Landlords Urged to Self-Declare Safe Lettings
A local council is encouraging landlords to commit to ensuring the safety and compliance of their rental properties by signing a dedicated document. This initiative, known as the
New Rental Hotspot: High Yields in the UK
According to the latest House Price Index from Haslams lettings agency, there’s a noteworthy development for investors in the private rental sector, as a new hotspot has emerged.
Licensing Fees Tied to Landlords’ Past Performance
Barking and Dagenham council is currently in the process of soliciting public opinions on a prospective landlord licensing scheme, supplementing the existing Selective Licensing Scheme that has been
Critics Slam Gove’s Leniency Towards Short-Let Landlords
In January, the year-on-year growth in average rents for newly let properties in Britain showed a moderate increase of 8.3%. This marks the slowest pace observed in the