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Welsh Eviction Ban extended to end of June...

The Welsh government will extend the current restrictions on evictions, which are due to expire on 31 March, to the end of June 2021 although the restrictions will, as with other coronavirus restrictions,

Shelter – Private renters are twice as likely to feel depressed...

Research by Shelter indicates 14% of adults in England are more worried about becoming homeless due to the pandemic. Eleanor Wilson, a Shelter helpline adviser recruited in response to the pandemic, said:“People...

Greatest excess of demand over supply in the last ten years...

The latest Rightmove House Price Index shows the Greatest excess of demand over supply over the past ten years, pushing up the average price of property coming to market by 0.8% (+£2,484) this month.

Law Society gives eviction ban extension guarded welcome...

News the government is set to extend the ban on the enforcement of evictions today received a guarded welcome from the Law Society of England and Wales. Law Society president David Greene said: “We welcome...

Government remains unwilling to tackle rent debt crisis...

Responding to an announcement from the Government this afternoon that current regulations restricting repossessions will be extended until the 31st May and then begin to taper off, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive...

Eviction ban extended to 31st May...

Residential tenants will be supported as the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions in all but the most serious circumstances, such as incidents of fraud or domestic abuse, and the requirement for landlords...

New strategy for Scotland’s rented sector...

Rented sector strategy will be part of a major new housing publication written by the Scottish government apparently looking to improve accessibility, affordability and standards, as part of a new 20 year...

All social housing residents should be treated with respect and...

Social housing residents will be helped with improving their living conditions through a new government campaign, ‘Make Things Right’, will help residents raise complaints if they are unhappy with...

New RICS guidance on valuation of properties with cladding...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) announces a step forward in unlocking the flat market for buyers and sellers. The new guidance Valuation of properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy...

End of LIBOR...

The FCA has now confirmed that all LIBOR settings will either cease to be provided or no longer be representative: – Immediately after 31 December 2021, in the case of all sterling, euro, Swiss franc...

Halifax House Price Index – February down 0.1%...

The February Halifax House Price index is 0.1% lower on a monthly basis against January, but in the latest quarter (December to February) house prices were 0.5% higher than in the preceding three months.

Pledge to do whatever it takes hollow for landlords and tenants...

Responding to the Budget, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, said: “The Chancellor’s pledge to do whatever it takes to support those affected by the pandemic...

Budget 2021 – Landlord Reactions...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has given his 2021 pandemic recovery Budget with no immediate fiscal tax shocks, but the economy will look to be balanced in the medium term. Tax measures will include: The Stamp...

Sentiment in the private rented sector is largely positive despite...

After the unexpected volatility of 2020, mydeposits in partnership with Ome, a deposit replacement membership, conducted a survey to gain a holistic view of the private rented sector. Despite identifying...

Tax Free Interest On Your Directors Loan...

When lending to your company, you can now charge interest on Directors Loans, offset the interest as a company expense and pay no tax on receipt of the interest. Your accountants might tell you this cannot...

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