Landlord News
12:10 PM, 2nd October 2023, About An hour ago|
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Michael Gove has revealed plans for the next reading of the Renters’ Reform Bill.
In a speech last night to the Centre for Policy Studies forum and a Shelter evening reception the Housing Secretary seemed to confirm that the next reading will take place this Autumn.
He did not specify a date but as the Kings Speech only a few weeks away a date for the second reading could be revealed shortly.
Thriving private rented sector
In remarks made at the Conservative Party conferenc
The updated ‘How to rent guide’ has been published and includes the latest advice for landlords and tenants on renting a property in England.
The latest guide must be handed to tenants before they move in because failing to do so might invalidate a Section 21 notice.
This is the second update to the guide in the last six months and provides new information on how to access free legal aid services.
Free legal advice to anyone facing possession proceedings
The Department of
House prices remain unchanged in September, but remain down 5.3% year on year, Nationwide reports.
Nationwide’s House Price Index found that house prices in London declined by 3.8% year-on-year to £514,325 in the third quarter of 2023.
The South West was the weakest performing region, with prices down 6.3% year on year.
Challenging picture for housing affordability
Robert Gardner, Nationwide's chief economist, said: “Housing market activity remains weak, with just 45,400
Fleet Mortgages has announced a significant reduction in rates for all five-year fixed-rate products across its three core ranges: standard, limited company, and HMO/multi-unit block.
The buy to let specialist lender says the move is expected to benefit borrowers seeking long-term stability and competitive rates....
We are aware of a series of publications by Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Associates Limited to his website and his social media channels since 13 September 2023.
Our solicitors have sought advice from an independent Tier 1 Tax King’s Counsel to confirm the correctness of our approach....
So, we are into the party political conference season and it is apparent that the private rented sector (PRS) is not going to be discussed – even though the country is facing a ‘housing emergency’.
And rather than offer up a political manifesto of what landlords want –...