Renters Rights Bill – next stage
Next Monday and Wednesday are set for the House of Lords to discuss amendments to the Renters Rights Bill. Once
Council Tax Second Home Levies
Under the Levelling up and Regeneration Act 2023, councils were given the power to double the council tax on second
State of the UK retail sector
Since the pandemic gripped the world 5 years ago, the retail sector has changed beyond recognition. Consumers expectations and behaviour,
Surge in mortgage applications
From April 01, 2025, the UK stamp duty zero threshold, for first time buyers, drops to £300,00 from £425,00. For
UK Government Housing Press Release
Yesterday (09 February 2025) a press release from the UK government announced an initiative to lower the time frame it
Update on Renters Rights
The Renter’s Rights Bill which first made an appearance in parliament on 11th September 2024, finished its way through the
Tenants using fraudulent documents
According to a report that has recently been published, the lettings industry is facing a surge in fraud. This is
Heat pump or not to heat pump!
That is the question! Recent media reports suggest the government are rethinking the Conservatives plan to scrap the ban on
Winter! Are you sure you are ready?
With the temperature dropping and some snow in parts of the UK, now is a good time to make sure
Permitted Development Rights
UK planning permission is a minefield of complications that can take years to get some approval through the planning committees,
