Category Archives: Government
Social housing is a hot topic at the moment with the Grenfall scandal and the housing crisis highlighted in the run up to the recent general election. We are going to show you with the help of statistics from Shelter why house building is falling so short of demand fuelling the housing crisis
Statistics out on mortgage and landlord possession actions shows an increase in the county courts of England and Wales in July to September 2016. Ministry Of Justice reports: In the last twelve months 137,733 renting households in England were put at risk of eviction – equivalent to 316,900 renters
Theresa May shocked everyone by announcing a General Election for the 8th June. As we come to terms with this shock announcement buyers and sellers are deliberating their position in all this. They must question how this ‘snap’ election will affect the present property market ?
London borough of Ealing is the latest council to launch the new licensing scheme. From 1st January all landlords who let homes in the borough must now have a licence. This includes all landlords who rent out houses in multiple occupation (HMO).
As the government starts its program of tax rises on landlords. It’sWe have had a chance to look at it and those in the industry including us believe its effects will include rent rises of between 20% – 30%, shrinking of the buy to let market and reduction of affordable housing.
