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Allegations made by Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Ltd–Statement From Property118 and Cotswold Barristers

We are aware of a series of publications by Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Associates Limited to his website and his social media channels since 13 September 2023.
Our solicitors have sought advice from an independent Tier 1 Tax King’s Counsel to confirm the…

Council Tax relief for void period?

Hello, we had a tenant vacate our property on August 31st and a new tenant moving in on 2nd October, so empty for a month.
The council gives a 100% discount for council tax for one month only for an empty unfurnished property.

A political party manifesto for the PRS: What landlords DON’T want from politicians

So, we are into the party political conference season and it is apparent that the private rented sector (PRS) is not going to be discussed – even though the country is facing a ‘housing emergency’.
And rather than offer up a political…

Tenant runs up £882.60 on prepayment meter?

Hello, I am being harassed by a debt collection company. They claim that electricity worth £882.60 was used at a house I let out as two flats, between 2013 to 2020, from a prepayment meter, and no payments were made to the meter.

Served Section 21 what next?

Hello, I am a first-time landlord, who rented my property for the 1st time in Sep 2022. Our property was too big for us, and we decided to move to a smaller property and use the rent of this property for our future retirement.

Unlock the Power of Lease Options: Discover the Course

Last week, I did an article about my “The BEST Property Strategy in the Falling Market” webinar which took place last night. I hope you had the opportunity to attend and benefit from the insights shared during this eye-opening training.

RICS unveils its manifesto and calls for more homes to rent

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched its manifesto for the built environment in the run-up to the next UK General Election, calling for more homes to rent in a bid to slow down rent rises.
They also want action on climate ch…

How rising interest rates could hit BTL landlords

Since most buy-to-let landlords are heavily reliant on mortgages, there is a potential regional impact should interest rates rise again, research reveals.
Property lending experts Octane Capital says that 78% of the average BTL portfolio has been finan…

Tenants struggle to keep up with rent payments

An estimated seven million households are struggling to keep up with rent and mortgage payments, according to a new report.
A survey of 4,000 people by consumer group Which? reveals nearly half (46%) of tenants and homeowners have found it hard to keep…

Affordability remains a huge challenge in student housing market

Students in the UK are facing an “affordability crisis” as rents spiral and supply dwindles.
A report by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield reveals rents have rocketed by more than 9% this year, in the PRS.

Scottish property tax hits record high per sale in August

Scotland’s property tax revenues reached a new record high per transaction in August 2023, according to an analysis by a leading property firm.
Scotland’s largest lettings and estate agency, DJ Alexander, says the Scottish Government collec…

Lib Dems want to introduce landlord licensing and rent controls

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to give private rented sector (PRS) tenants and landlords a ‘fair deal’ in their newly published policy paper which would see three-year tenancies and ‘rent smoothing’ – or rent controls – being introduced…

Council reveals its housing crisis as private landlords sell up

West Lothian Council is facing a housing crisis as the cost-of-living crisis has forced many private landlords to sell off their properties, leaving former tenants in need of accommodation.
In a report by the council’s housing needs manager

Home sellers see asking price expectations drop

Home sellers across England and Wales have seen a decline in the percentage of the asking price achieved over the last six months, according to a new report.
The estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at the original price a property …

UK house prices fall 0.5% but are 17% higher than before pandemic

House prices in the UK have fallen by 0.5% over the last 12 months and are on track to be 2-3% lower by the year-end, according to the latest house price index from Zoopla.
However, the average house is still 17% more expensive than before the start of…

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