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Budget 2021: Tax Hike Traps Corporate Landlords
Landlords and letting agents are in the front line of those bearing the financial brunt of the cost of tackling the coronavirus pandemic from the Budget 2021. (more…)
Delayed Landlord Law Amended Before Coming Into Force
The government in Wales has amended a new landlord law before the ink is dry and the terms have come into force. (more…)
Guild of Landlords House Prices Digest – February 2021
House prices are still rising as buyers race to beat the stamp duty holiday deadline, but many may face disappointment as properties for sale dry up. (more…)
Tenant Spotted Keeping Goat in Flat
Landlords and tenants often clash over the keeping of pets without permission in a private rented home, but sometimes bigger beasts (such as a goat) are at the root of the conflict. (more…)
Guild of Landlords Rent Digest – February 2021
Tenant demand for buy to let housing is running at the highest level landlords have seen for five years. This is the Guild rent digest for February 2021. (more…)
Green Homes Grants Are A Mess, Claim Critics
The much-heralded Green Homes Grants Scheme to help landlords with the cost of improving homes is in tatters. (more…)
Landlord Eviction Ban Extended Again
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has extended the eviction ban for renters again. (more…)
New Electrical Safety Rules for Landlords
April 1 is the day when all landlords in England must have electrical installations in private rented homes inspected and tested. (more…)
Clearing Ice And Snow – What Landlords Need To Know
As heavy snow and freezing conditions grip the country, many landlords and tenants will want to clear ice and snow from paths and driveways to ensure they can get in and out of their homes. (more…)
Does Announcement Stop Landlords Banning Tenants With Pets?
Housing minister Chris Pincher has caused a stir by announcing a change to the government's model assured shorthold tenancy agreement that stop landlords banning pets from private rented homes. (more…)