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Online Presentation Simplifies Tax Planning Options for Landlords...

In association with Mark Smith, Head of Chambers at Cotswold Barristers, we have put together a PowerPoint Show which can be watched free of charge from the comfort of your own PC, Apple Mac, Smart Phone...

The social sector in Northern Ireland (NI) does not have the...

The social sector in Northern Ireland (NI) does not have the resources to meet the needs of all those who are homeless or in housing stress. Clark Bailie says this is why the NI Housing Executive is reviewing...

Shadow Housing Minister wants 3 week deposit maximum...

Under the current Tenant Fees Bill the proposed maximum tenant deposit will be 6 weeks rent. However, Shadow Housing Minister, Melanie Onn, wants this to be a 3 week maximum saying: “Labour is fighting...

Right to Rent Judicial review permitted by High Court...

The High Court yesterday permitted a Judicial review of the governments controversial Right to Rent legislation which forces landlords to take on the responsibility of customs/border officials. The Joint...

Registration live for June 14th National Landlord Investment...

National Landlord Investment Show is heading back to London Olympia on June 14th. Due to the success of the March show at London Olympia which seen over 4,000 UK portfolio Landlords in attendance we are...

PDPLA Donates £500 To Section 24 “Billboard Campaign”...

Martin Silman, Chairman of Portsmouth & District Private Landlords Association “PDPLA” said: “The Portsmouth & District Private Landlords Association (PDPLA) represents around...

GMB Union warns business and blames policy not landlords!

The GMB Union conducted a research study on the average rental costs of 2 bed flats in England compared to wage rises during the period 2007 to 2017. Overall rents have doubled compared to wages with increases...

‘Rumble with the Agents’ raises over £16,000 for Cherry...

On Thursday 24th May 2018 ‘Rumble with the Agents’, an annual white-collar charity boxing event held at The Holiday Inn Finchley Central, in association with Landlord Action and sponsored by Hamilton...

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Right to Rent faces court battle...

The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) is bringing a case to court this week claiming that forcing landlords to check tenants have the right to reside in the UK during the tenancy is causing...

Warning – HMRC Scam Phone Calls...

A warning from our accountants Pacific Ltd. We have received reports of client’s receiving automated telephone messages which state that HMRC are filing a lawsuit against them. The communications...

Section 24 hits our Armed Service men and women...

Military personnel who rent their homes out whilst stationed away are being hit by the Government’s Section 24 tax hikes on private rented housing. A report by the Royal United Services Institute said...

Spike in landlords leaving PRS...

ARLA Propertymark April Private Rented Sector (PRS) report. Landlords selling their buy-to-let In April, letting agents saw the highest number of landlords selling their buy-to-let (BTL) properties since...

405 Right to Rent fines issued by Home Office...

Figures from the Home Office indicate 405 fines have been handed out to landlords in total during the government’s ‘hostile environment’ crack down on illegal immigration (see diagram...

Selective Licencing Website Set to Go Viral...

You may well have been following the campaign efforts of Nottingham based landlord Mick Roberts and his monumental efforts to persuade his local Council to scrap their selective licensing scheme. Well...

Rent Increases – Awareness Research...

The Landlords Union intends to carry out research in the form of a survey into the public’s awareness for the causes of Rent increases. Don’t all shout out at once, because landlords already...

Citizens Advice on top of Shelter wade in on Default fees...

Citizens Advice are calling the government to tighten the default fees clause which is part of the Tenant Fees Bill passing through through Parliament. The Tenant Fees Bill unanimously passed after...

Which Billboard Design Do You Prefer?

This is a super quick member survey to help us to decide which Section 24 campaign billboard design you think will be most effective going forwards (scroll down to voting) The existing billboard design...

10,000 signatures – Government to respond...

Mark Homer’s online petition has attracted over 10,000 signatures, which is the point where the government must respond top the point raised. If over 100,000 signatures are achieved before November...

UK Landlords Campaigning To Save Tenants From Rent Hikes and...

Whoever thought we would see landlords funding a campaign to save tenants from rent hikes and eviction? It’s happening though! Bournemouth is the latest City to see the erection of Section 24 campaign...

Shelter want default fees banned...

In addition to the government lettings fee ban Shelter are calling for a ban or limit on what they term ‘backdoor’ or default fees. Default fees are a charge written into the tenancy contract...

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