General News Updates
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Landlords Bulletin
News and views for all landlords keen to update their knowledge and best practices. In this issue:
Budget 2014 update
Rent 2 Rent
Broxtowe Landlord Forum.... and other continual professional … more
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First-Tier Tribunal Decision Information
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There was a recent appeal against an Improvement Notice served by our colleagues at Hastings Borough Council. The appeal was allowed and makes for a very interesting read. … more
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Fuel bill-busting tenants reveal secrets
A couple explained to delegates at the Chartered Institute of Housing conference this week how they managed to cut their domestic gas and electricity bills by more than 50%.
Wayne and Sue Hubbard … more
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Pickles unveils plans to boost housing supply
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has unveiled to the CIH annual conference plans for more investment to boost the supply of new homes.
Pickles said: "In 2010 we inherited a paralysed housing … more
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Housing crisis taking its toll on private renters: new poll
More than a third of private renters in Great Britain fear having to move out of their local area because of the high cost of housing, according to a new survey.
The Chartered Institute of Housing ( … more
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Labour's plans for rental property
Labour have announced that they are going to introduce caps on rent increases and introduce longer term tenancies. They say this will provide tenants with stability.
But how will this … more
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Eviction Court fees increasing on 22 April 2014
New Court fees for possession claims will come into force on 22 April 2014. In some areas these fees show significant increases.
The current fee for a residential possession action is £175, … more
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ANUK National Code Spring Newsletter
As well as a round-up of the latest news and events this edition also includes an up-date on charges made by local councils for refuse collections, an item about changes made to exemptions from … more
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Superstrike versus Rodrigues An Update
Over the past few months there has been a lot of speculation about the so-called ‘Superstrike’ case and the impact on landlords and deposits. The RLA, ARLA and other partners were keen … more
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Tenant's Charter - Good idea???
Eric Pickles recently announced the government’s wish to introduce a Tenants’ Charter which at its heart is the desire to create longer, more family-friendly tenancy agreements. The … more