HMRC plans major tax crackdown on UK property sector
HMRC plans major tax crackdown on UK property sector HM Revenue & Customs is intensifying its compliance efforts targeting the property sector, aiming to recover up to £645 million in additional tax, a 40% increase
Eviction costs and delays set to rise as tenants challenge landlords
Eviction costs and delays set to rise as tenants challenge landlords Eviction proceedings in the UK are becoming more costly and prolonged as tenants increasingly contest eviction notices following the Renters Rights Act implementation, causing
Renters Rights Act linked to London rental supply shortage
Renters Rights Act linked to London rental supply shortage New data shows a significant reduction in rental property listings in prime London, attributed to the Renters Rights Act’s impact on landlord behaviour and lettings activity
Government confirms mandatory short lets registration by March 2027
Government confirms mandatory short lets registration by March 2027 The UK government has announced that England’s mandatory register for Airbnb-style short lets will be fully operational by March 2027, aligning with similar schemes already in
Wiltshire launches landlord forum on second phase of rental reform
Wiltshire launches landlord forum on second phase of rental reform Wiltshire council is hosting a quarterly online forum starting 24 September to guide landlords and agents through the second phase of the Renters’ Rights Act,
Council targets rogue landlords with tougher enforcement powers
Council targets rogue landlords with tougher enforcement powers Blackburn with Darwen council is using new government powers to crack down on landlords who neglect legal responsibilities, aiming to improve housing standards and protect tenants in
Left winger criticises public spending on unregulated slum landlords
Left winger criticises public spending on unregulated slum landlords Ben Cooper, head of the Fabian Society housing group, has condemned the large public expenditure on private landlords providing poor-quality emergency temporary accommodation. His comments highlight
Government to launch mandatory short let landlord register in England
Government to launch mandatory short let landlord register in England The UK government plans to introduce a compulsory register for short let landlords in England, set to be fully operational by March 2027. This follows
Green Party deputy leader owns buy to let properties despite party policy
Green Party deputy leader owns buy to let properties despite party policy The Green Party’s deputy leader, Mothin Ali, owns two buy to let properties in Leeds through a company, despite the party’s policy to
Knight Frank appoints new Group CFO to support growth
Knight Frank appoints new Group CFO to support growth Knight Frank has named Chris Davis as Group Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 24 years of leadership experience to drive the firm’s next phase of growth
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