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Government ‘does not support’ rent controls
Introduction of statutory rent controls is not an option supported by the Government, housing minister Eddie Hughes as told the Commons. ‘Historical evidence suggests that…
Introduction of statutory rent controls is not an option supported by the Government, housing minister Eddie Hughes as told the Commons. ‘Historical evidence suggests that…
With more private renters relying on housing benefit to meet their housing costs, the homeless charity Shelter is calling on the Government to match its…
‘Regional variability in house prices’ should be taken into account in the Government’s drive for a switch to ‘greener’ household heating. So says a report…
A recommendation that taxpayers be given longer to settle their Capital Gains Tax liabilities has been welcomed by the National Residential Landlords Association. The recommendation…
A new set of ‘prescribed forms’ that landlords must use when proposing various actions have been published by the Government. They include ‘Form 3’ giving…
A new residential property developer tax is being proposed by the Government. Likely to be introduced in 2022, it forms part of a £5bn cladding…
The Government’s new 95 per cent mortgage scheme for first time buyers has been launched. First announced with the Budget, the scheme will help first…
Disagreeing with its rival mortgage company, Halifax found house prices went up last month. While Nationwide’s March House Price Index found a fall of 0.2…
Citizens Advice has called for a pause on possession proceedings and extension of the current ban on bailiff enforcement throughout renewed Coronavirus restrictions now in…
Almost one in five residential properties in England are now privately rented according to latest Government figures. Updated Live tables on dwelling stock, just published,…