- Written by: Graham Norwood
The influencial cross-party Commons Treasury Committee says the whole economy could suffer is George Osborne’s fiscal measures against the private rental sector lead to a drop in the number of homes to let, and so to a reduction in labour ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The government’s reduction of mortgage interest tax relief on buy to let properties in a major factor for 50 per cent of landlords considering selling up according to Your Move and Reeds Rains lettings agencies. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
New legislation designed to reform Scotland’s private rental sector could make it harder for agents and landlords to tackle anti-social behaviour in their properties, according to a group of 56 letting agents. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
There has been a mixed response from the private rental industry following the announcement that Right To Rent checks will become mandatory in England from February 1. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The landlord of a rental property in Harrogate has been fined over £8,200 after pleading guilty to two offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Over 7,000 responses have been received in the second round of consultation over the Scottish Government’s proposals for private rental sector reform - with most wanting the sector to remain market-led and not introduce rent controls. ...
- Written by: Eddie Goldsmith
This week the Chancellor, George Osborne, delivered the first Conservative Budget for almost 20 years. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Agents have expressed their disappointment at the decision by the government to restrict mortgage interest relief for Buy To let investors to the basic rate income tax. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
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- Written by: Conor Shilling
Average Scottish rents recorded in April increased by 1.6% in a year, according to Your Move’s latest Scottish Rental Index. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The chief executive of Braemore, one of the highest profile letting agencies in Scotland, says he wants greater regulation for the sector north of the border. ...
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