In southwestern Britain from month to month, there is a reduction in prices when it comes to real estate and when would be the best time to catch the cheaper price. There are still some discounts despite heavy price cuts, but it is a period where people clearly are somewhat uncertain, but they wait for […]
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On Thursday 23rd July 2015 the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate, Amber Rudd, announced the end of funding to the Green Deal Finance Company effectively ending the Green Deal. With the Landlord Energy Saving Allowance (LESA) scrapped, an adverse EU VAT ruling on energy saving materials and works, and now the Green Deal being axed the RLA questions what is next for landlords who need to improve energy efficiency of their properties…
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In southwestern Britain from month to month, there is a reduction in prices when it comes to real estate and when would be the best time to catch the cheaper price. There are still some discounts despite heavy price cuts, but it is a period where people clearly are somewhat uncertain, but they wait for […]
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The data suggest that there is still no guaranteed rent, when it comes to real estate in the UK. Numerous researchers dealing with this controversy still don’t see stability and the ultimate decision about the prices of the real estate market. Citizens still uncertain due to the unstable prices for buying property, waiting for those […]
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has appointed leading housing lawyer, David Smith, as its new policy director. He succeeds respected and long-standing RLA board member Richard Jones, who will continue as company secretary…
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Sheffield City Council has fined 11 letting agents for failing to comply with compulsory redress scheme requirements. The legislation was introduced in October 2014, and Sheffield Council is the one authority outside of London to make use of these powers to improve private renting for tenants and landlords alike…
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New research undermines the Government’s case that its changes to the way landlords are taxed will not increase rents. Interim findings from a survey of landlords by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has found that 65% are now considering increasing rents as a direct result of the Budget.
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Graham Brady, MP for Altrincham & Sale West, and chair of the influential 1922 committee of backbench Conservative MPs, visited RLA offices last Friday 10th July. Mr Brady visited to discuss potential steps that Government can take to engage more effectively with landlords and the Private Rented Sector (PRS)…
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Landlords in Hartlepool and Croydon need to be aware that Selective Licensing schemes will soon be enforced in their areas, and licence discounts are available. Lewisham landlords should prepare for a likely consultation on licensing, while Enfield landlords have challenged proposals effectively…
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Speaking as the Welsh Government today launches its ‘Rent Smart Wales’ initiative, Douglas Haig, Vice Chairman for the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) in Wales said: “Whilst we encourage all landlords to comply with the new regulations and follow the Welsh Government’s guidance, the RLA believes that this will detract local authorities’ attention away from tackling the minority of landlords who are criminals and stretch resources further…
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