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Birmingham City Council are currently consulting on whether or not to bring in additional licencing in the city and have announced two virtual consultation events where members of the community can ask questions and give comment.
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by Patrick Garratt - 19th August 2022
Without prior announcement or consultation, Birmingham City Council have increased their HMO application and renewal fees by as much as 225% as of 1st April 2022.
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by Patrick Garratt - 31st May 2022
The 2nd reading of the Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill has been delayed from 18th March to the 6th May 2022.
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by Patrick Garratt - 25th April 2022
Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, published the government's Levelling Up White Paper on 2nd February 2022. In amongst the wide ranging policies which are designed to 'close the gap between rich and the poor' there are three key proposals which will affect the private rented sector.
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by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2022
There has recently been some mixed reporting over the potential requirements for rented properties to meet a minimum EPC rating of C so we've gathered some information to clarify the situation.
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by Patrick Garratt - 1st February 2022
It is widely expected that Rishi Sunak will include an increase in capital gains tax (CGT), in his Spring Budget (3rd March 2021).
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by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2021
In a further attempt to stimulate the housing market, Rishi Sunak will announce a mortgage guarantee scheme to help first time buyers purchase a property with just a 5% deposit.
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by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2021
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak is reportedly about to announce a three month extension to the Stamp Duty Holiday which could cost the Treasury£1.75bn in lost revenue.
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by Patrick Garratt - 25th February 2021
From 4 May 2021, the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) will give someone in problem debt the right to legal protections from creditor action. Find out what this means for landlords.
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by Patrick Garratt - 31st January 2021
The government publish a Model Tenancy Agreement which can be used in the private rented sector where an assured shorthold tenancy is being entered into.
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by Patrick Garratt - 31st January 2021