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.
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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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Nottingham City council has announced that it will implement the use of civil penalty fines.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th August 2017 
Nottingham City Council has approved a selective licensing scheme covering private rented accommodation in the city. This amounts to mandatory landlord licensing. What requirements will this impose on Nottingham landlords with student accommodation?
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th August 2017 Industry best practice is at the heart of what we do. That's why Purple Frog is certified with a client money protection scheme. This means that money we hold for clients and tenants is safeguarded against misappropriation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 6th July 2017 