Bristol City Council have published their new fees for Mandatory HMO Licence applications and renewals for the 24/25 financial year, starting 6th April 2024.
Read more …
by Patrick Garratt - 15th March 2024 
Find out what the Chancellors budget March 2024 means for property investors.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 11th March 2024 
Purple Frog Asset Management proudly welcomes Kate Gregory, a distinguished property expert, to its team. With an impressive career spanning nearly 25 years across three countries, Kate joins us as our Asset Management Director where she will oversee the letting and management teams across the company.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 4th March 2024 
Nottingham City Council have been fighting the publication of an audit on their financial controls in April 2023. The council instructed Ernst and Young to carry out the review the 'control environments' at Nottingham City Council (NCC) covering areas of licensing, as well as a number of other funds. The report finds 'inappropriate financial activity' by NCC highlighting that the selective licensing fees have only been ring-fenced in the last 12 months.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 23rd February 2024 
From Thursday the 14th December, our opening times are changing.
During the holiday period we will have essential staff available to answer calls between 10.00 am and 5.30 pm, except for weekends and public holidays. Please be aware that branches will be closed. Please call ahead before making the trip to see us. If you’re locked out, please call us.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 13th December 2023 
A recent article by Save the Student has highlighted a pressing issue facing students in England: the diminishing real value of Maintenance Loans in the wake of soaring inflation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd December 2023 
Managing your money doesn't have to be a snooze-fest. With these super handy apps and websites, you'll be mastering your finances in no time.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 26th November 2023 
In the Autumn Statement 2023 today (Wed 22nd November), the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the Government “…will consult on a new permitted development right to allow any house to be converted into two flats provided the exterior remains unaffected.”
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 22nd November 2023 
The 2nd reading of the Renters Reform Bill includes important changes for the student sector.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st October 2023 
We're always at the forefront in making sure our properties and clients are compliant which is why we've been in contact with Birmingham City Council recently about Section 257 HMOs, which were included in the Additional Licensing scheme, but until today (12 Sept 23), there was no information about how to obtain a licence for one on the council's website.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 12th October 2023 