Fresh Calls for Restrictions on Airbnb-Style Listings
Fresh calls have been made for restrictions on Airbnb-style listings in the rental sector, just days after the Irish Government…
Government Agency Explains how it Plans to “disrupt the housing market”
Homes England has published its latest Strategic Plan, detailing how it will “disrupt the housing market” over the next five…
New Selective Licensing Scheme in Sheffield comes into Force Today
Buy-to-let landlords in parts of Sheffield must now apply to the council for a licence to let their properties, as…
Why Brexit Doesn’t Matter, by Nova Financial’s Paul Mahoney
By Paul Mahoney, the Managing Director of Nova Financial Group Brexit is a fairly common question that we get with…
Higher Standards of Accommodation are Making Renting more Enticing than Ever
Higher standards of accommodation are making renting a property more enticing than ever, according to housing expert Kate Faulkner. In…
Landlord Q&A: What you Need to Know about Energy Efficiency in your Properties Now and in the Future
Stuart Fairlie, Technical Director of energy performance measurement experts Elmhurst Energy, answers landlords’ questions on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Minimum…
House Prices still Falling in 63% of London Local Authorities
House prices in almost two-thirds (63%) of London local authorities have dropped on an annual basis, but the proportion of…
Selective Licensing could leave Areas with Rental Housing Shortfall, Solicitor Warns
A leading solicitor has warned that councils are driving private landlords out of areas where selective licensing schemes are in…
Stamp Duty Cut for Shared Ownership Homes in Budget
First time buyers of Shared Ownership homes will be exempt from paying Stamp Duty under plans revealed in Monday’s Budget.…
Landlords Hit with Another Tax Blow in Budget
Landlords letting out their former homes were hit with another tax blow from the Government in yesterday’s Budget announcement. The…