August 2016

London listings on Airbnb have rocketed by more than a quarter in just four months – sparking fears the popularity of the holiday letting site is depriving the city of vital homes to rent.

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With the nightmare tale of a family unable to sell their home due to Japanese Knotweed hitting the newsstands this week, the RLA is reminding members to be vigilant.
According to reports a family in the Midlands are unable to sell their property due to an extensive outbreak, with potential buyers warned by surveyors and shunned by mortgage lenders over fears the roots of the giant weed could interfere with the foundations of the home.

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We are calling on the Government to clarify the amendments recently tabled to the Finance Bill 2016. These amendments appear to blur the distinction between trading profits from the purchase and resale of property, and investment in property to let.

Many landlords and many letting agents are still confused by the requirements of the new Right to Rent legislation that came in from February 1st 2016. The case this week is not unique but it is handy to explain the potential pitfalls for landlords.

The RLA is backing Government’s plans to make Client Money Protection (CMP) schemes compulsory for letting and management agents.

Manchester City Council has today launched consultation on plans to introduce landlord licences at a cost of up to £750 a property.

Plans to introduce landlord licensing schemes throughout the whole of Greater Manchester have been announced by mayoral candidate Andy Burnham.
The Labour candidate has announced his plans for housing in industry magazine Inside Housing

The Government plans to have a fully digital tax service by 2020 and has now launched a series of consultations asking landlords for their opinions on plans.

The Government’s decision to remove all financial support for landlords hoping to make homes more energy efficient will inevitably raise rents.

The Government’s decision to remove all financial support for landlords hoping to make homes more energy efficient will inevitably raise rents.