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 Our branch opening times are changing.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 8th July 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.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st May 2022 
Utility prices have increased massively in the last few months, what does this mean for bills included tenancies?
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 26th May 2022 Four day working weeks have been shown to increase productivity and wellbeing of team members and are being trailed and implemented by companies across the world; Purple Frog included!
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th April 2022 The 2nd reading of the Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill has been delayed from 18th March to the 6th May 2022.
Read more … 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.
Read more … 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.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 1st February 2022 
Buying and selling property can be complicated, frustrating and take too long, and it may seem on the face of it, buying and selling investment properties should be easier. Normally there's no chain , and the parties are more than likely experienced in these types of sale, but, still there are some significant pitfalls to be avoided.
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The Government is proposing to update legislation about carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors which will include requirements for landlords to provide and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in any room used as living accommodation where a fixed combustion appliance is used. (gas boilers included, gas cookers not included).
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 17th January 2022 