Purple Frog Blog

Industry Leader Anticipates EPC Rule Exceptions as Challenges Mount

Maxine Fothergill, ex-ARLA Propertymark President, forecasts government concessions on minimum EPC ratings must be made.

by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2023

Promotions!

I am excited to announce that Purple Frog's senior leadership team have been promoted to Directors. The now board of directors have a combined 60+ years service at Purple Frog, their new positions are as follows:

by Patrick Garratt - 30th March 2023

Nottingham City Council Labour Party wants to displace students from HMOs to PBSA

In a recent Nottingham City Council planning committee meeting, councilors were advised that the requirement for additional student accommodation bed spaces will rise by between 4,000 and 5,000 between 2023 and 2026.

by Patrick Garratt - 25th March 2023

Nottingham Student Living Strategy

Nottingham City Council, in partnership with the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University have published a 'Student Living Strategy'.  The consultation on the strategy will run until Friday 24th March 2023. 

by Patrick Garratt - 17th March 2023

Stay Informed & Connected: Discover Our New Social Media Pages

A large part of our mission is keeping landlords and property investors informed, whether that's about new property regulations, market news, trends in lettings, or advice about how to make the most of your investments.

by Patrick Garratt - 17th March 2023

Budget 2023: Impact for Landlords

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget delivered on 15th March 2023; it sees corporation tax rise to 25%, the highest rate since 2012. The 19% rate was one of the most competitive in the world, and now at 25%, the UK's top rate is now above the EU27 average rate of 21.16%.

by Patrick Garratt - 16th March 2023

Meet Our Expert Property Asset Manager, Abder Mokhbat

We're please to announce that Abder Mokhbat has started a new role of Asset Management Advisor at Purple Frog.

The role of Asset Management Advisor is new, and has been created to help our clients navigate the ever increasing regulations and legislation in the property industry, and make the most of their investments. 

by Patrick Garratt - 16th March 2023

Consultation on extending Additional Licensing Scheme in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council have launched a consultation about extending their Additional HMO licensing scheme for a further five years.

by Patrick Garratt - 13th March 2023

Influential committee backs crucial changes to proposed end of fixed term tenancies

A report from the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has backed key proposed changes to government plans, including making all student tenancies exempt from plans to make very tenancy open ended.

by Patrick Garratt - 11th February 2023

Bank of England Base Rate Increase – February 2023 (4%)

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decided to raise the Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points to 4% in February 2023; this is the 10th successive rate increase.

by Patrick Garratt - 9th February 2023