We're always at the forefront in making sure our properties and clients are compliant which is why we've been in contact with Birmingham City Council recently about Section 257 HMOs, which were included in the Additional Licensing scheme, but until today (12 Sept 23), there was no information about how to obtain a licence for one on the council's website.
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by Patrick Garratt - 12th September 2023 
Gove conveyed his perspective to the Sunday Telegraph, stating, "My own strong view is that we're asking too much too quickly. We do want to move towards greater energy efficiency, but the timing seems challenging, especially for landlords who are already facing significant capital expenditures to improve their property's efficiency."
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st July 2023 
Nottingham City Council have launched a consultation about extending their Additional HMO licensing scheme for a further five years.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 13th March 2023 Both the new Additional and Selective Licencing schemes being introduced by Birmingham City Council are due to start on June 5, 2023. The council have issued an update on their website about when they expect applications to be made.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 8th February 2023 The Renters' Reform White Paper outlines was in which landlords will be able to evict tenants when section 21 notices are abolished.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 23rd September 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 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 
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 
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 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.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st January 2021 