The controversy surrounding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' failure to secure a selective licence for her London rental property has escalated from a local compliance issue to a national political jibe, thanks to the right-wing political website Guido Fawkes. The site is...
The Labour-controlled Southwark Council is facing intense scrutiny over its decision not to fine Chancellor Rachel Reeves for renting out her family home for over a year without the legally required selective licence. While the failure to obtain a selective licence is...
Most letting agents could now be at risk of breaching anti-money-laundering (AML) regulations following significant changes introduced by HMRC, according to compliance technology firm Coadjute. In September, HMRC published revised AML guidance introducing a detailed...
Britain’s leading housebuilders have warned the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that Labour’s target to build 1.5 million homes over the next parliament is unlikely to be met without significant policy changes. According to The Times, the Home Builders...
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has come under renewed pressure following reports that two separate letting agents warned her she required a licence to rent out her Dulwich home — advice she apparently ignored before letting the property for £3,200 per month. According...
Medway Council is consulting on proposals that could see all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within several wards require a licence, regardless of property size. If approved, the new scheme would significantly widen the scope of landlord regulation across the...
The Employment Rights Bill has entered its final parliamentary tussle after the House of Lords rejected several key government proposals, sending the legislation back to the House of Commons for further debate. The Bill had reached one of its last stages — the...
The Renters’ Rights Bill officially became law after receiving Royal Assent today, marking the most significant shake-up to private renting since the Housing Act 1988. Now known as the Renters' Rights Act, the legislation will usher in a new era for tenants and...
A new Additional HMO Licensing Scheme has come into effect in Southampton, targeting three and four-bedroom Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This new scheme has significant implications for landlords in the area and introduces new administrative requirements and...
The government is introducing reforms to environmental regulations, aiming to accelerate housebuilding by cutting down on administrative delays related to environmental permits. Reducing Waiting Times for Permits Water and Flooding Minister Emma Hardy announced the...
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