London Mayor Sadiq Khan is funding a new scheme to train housing enforcement officers to bolster London’s fight against rogue landlords. Khan is funding a new qualification to help clamp down on rogue landlords in the private rented sector (PRS), and there are plans to roll the scheme out UK-wide. The foundation-degree level qualification, Advanced …
Landlords are reluctant to take risks due to the upcoming Section 21 evictions ban. Talk about abolishing Section 21 has certainly been brewing over the years. But it’s all about to bubble over as the government has finally given the green light to go ahead. The Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill passed its first reading five …
On Tuesday afternoon (8th February 2022) Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Stuart Andrew would become the eleventh Housing Minister in 11 years. Previous Housing Minister Christopher Pincher’s departure came just as the long-awaited Renter Reform White Paper neared its completion. At the time, Pincher was the tenth minister to take the job in 10 years, …
The Evictions Bill which looks to abolish Section 21 and stop ‘rogue’ landlords from abusing evictions is to be read February 2022. The Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill will get a second airing on the 25th of February 2022 in the House of Commons after passing its first hearing five months ago. Last week (3rd February …
The government’s Levelling Up plan consists of a raft of renting reform proposals including landlords in the The 12 Missions to Level Up the UK by 2030. Housing secretary Michael Gove recently dished out a plate of reform proposals within the government’s Levelling Up White Paper announcement on 2nd February 2022. Gove stated his desire …
A key judgment from the Court of Appeal concerning a landmark eviction notice was reported to have gone in favour of landlords and letting agents. The announcement, which came at the end of this month (January 2022), had judges carefully deliberating whether to allow an appeal in an evictions and rental deposit case that could …
Rental reform, tax deadlines, and energy change – oh my! We’ve got your questions answered on the biggest key challenges for investors in 2022. Whether you’re looking to invest in buy-to-let property this year or simply want to manage your portfolio and get a glimpse of what to look out for, below is a recording …
An announcement has been made by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, updating their Covid advice for moving homes. The pandemic has been a stressful time, but unfortunately, we are not clear of it in 2022, as new updates to the guidelines just keep coming. The latest update deals with the fact that …
Airbnb was founded over a decade ago and has been a hot go-to for tourists or those looking for a bigger bang for their holiday buck. But can Airbnb also be responsible for damaging the local community? The government recently announced that there will be a consultation for plans that will introduce a national register …
All of our minds are on festive thoughts at the moment, but before we know it, the tinsel will be back in the loft for another year, and spring will be round the corner. As we look to the new year, mark April 6th in your diary, as this is the date that changes kick …
