The government has ended the idea of a 50% discount on the cost of HMO licence applications for owners of purpose-built student accommodation.
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by Patrick Garratt - 2nd February 2018 
The government has confirmed that its proposed ban on letting agents and landlords charging fees to tenants wouldn’t come into force until next spring, at the earliest. Previously, many in the property sector anticipated a change as early as October 2018.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 12th January 2018 
HM Revenue & Customs has proposed adding tax registration checks to the licence applications that landlords need to complete for their HMO properties, as well as selective licences. The consultancy is now open.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 4th January 2018 
Housing Minister, Alok Sharma, announces licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to be extended, plus a raft of other measures aimed at the private rental sector.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 29th December 2017 
It's unequivocal. Students looking for accommodation are making renting decisions based on whether rent includes utility bills. In this blog, we look at the research that shows this, as well as the benefits for tenants and landlords of offering tenants a bills included package.
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by Nathan Colom - 24th November 2017 
Spreadsheet Phil has been back at the despatch box today setting out his fiscal plans for the next 12 months. Find out what policies affect the housing market including a cut in stamp duty.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 22nd November 2017 
The government wants your opinion in forming new regulations to improve the property letting and property sales markets. Read our summary of the suggestions the government have proposed in their consultation papers.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 1st November 2017 
Recent statistics released by UCAS show a significant jump in applications received by their October deadline.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 1st November 2017 
The Government has published a draft bill detailing how it intends to restrict landlords and letting agents from charging unreasonable fees to tenants.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 1st November 2017 
30th September sees tougher buy-to-let mortgage rules coming into force. How will they affect landlords with student properties and the student market? Stephen Hiagh, our sales and investment expert, takes a look.
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