17th Jul 2024
The key property laws in the King's Speech set to affect millions of homeowners and renters
King Charles has unveiled Labour's legislative agenda in Parliament today (July 17) during the second King's Speech of his reign. The King delivered 40 bills revealing the first new laws that Keir Starmer and his ... more
5th Jul 2024
Updates to licensing give short-term lets more flexibility
Following the introduction of a licensing scheme in October 2022, the Scottish Government has been monitoring the impact of the legislation on consumers and the sector. Engagement with accommodation operators has resulted in improvements which allow the transfer of licences, more exemptions, and provisional... more
1st Jul 2024
New scheme to improve rental property conditions
A new scheme to help deal with poor property conditions and management standards for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) is being introduced across Brighton and Hove. The city-wide additional licensing scheme, which comes into force on Monday, is for HMOs of two or more storeys with three... more
21st Jun 2024
What each political party promises for the future of Short Term Lets
A report with Goodlord and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) found that 62% of surveyed letting agents believe more controls are needed for short-term lets. But in the run-up to the general... more
24th May 2024
What does the General Election mean for the Renters (Reform) Bill?
A general election was unexpectedly announced on 22 May by Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, saying “Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future”. As the... more
24th May 2024
Leasehold reforms become law
Homeowners will receive more rights, power and protections over their homes under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act which has become law today. The Act will make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to buy their freehold, increase standard lease extension terms to 990 years for houses and flats,... more
22nd Apr 2024
Over £150 million funding to kickstart self building revolution
UK government announces a new help to build scheme to make it easier and more affordable for people to build their own homes. The "Help to Build" scheme will ensure that self and custom home building can become a realistic option to get onto the housing ladder through lower deposit mortgages.... more
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