Rachel Maclean MP, the UK's Housing Minister, recently advised that the government is considering "developing a ground that would guarantee vacant possession to let to students at the start of each academic year".
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by Patrick Garratt - 10th June 2023
Telegraph reports Michael Gove considering U-turn on exemption from private student accommodation
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by Patrick Garratt - 24th May 2023
The government finally published the Renters Reform Bill on the 17th May and answered the long awaited question about the implications for landlords of student accommodation.
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by Patrick Garratt - 19th May 2023
Maxine Fothergill, ex-ARLA Propertymark President, forecasts government concessions on minimum EPC ratings must be made.
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by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2023
I am excited to announce that Purple Frog's senior leadership team have been promoted to Directors. The now board of directors have a combined 60+ years service at Purple Frog, their new positions are as follows:
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by Patrick Garratt - 30th March 2023
In a recent Nottingham City Council planning committee meeting, councilors were advised that the requirement for additional student accommodation bed spaces will rise by between 4,000 and 5,000 between 2023 and 2026.
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by Patrick Garratt - 25th March 2023
Nottingham City Council, in partnership with the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University have published a 'Student Living Strategy'. The consultation on the strategy will run until Friday 24th March 2023.
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by Patrick Garratt - 17th March 2023
A large part of our mission is keeping landlords and property investors informed, whether that's about new property regulations, market news, trends in lettings, or advice about how to make the most of your investments.
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by Patrick Garratt - 17th March 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget delivered on 15th March 2023; it sees corporation tax rise to 25%, the highest rate since 2012. The 19% rate was one of the most competitive in the world, and now at 25%, the UK's top rate is now above the EU27 average rate of 21.16%.
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by Patrick Garratt - 16th March 2023
We're please to announce that Abder Mokhbat has started a new role of Asset Management Advisor at Purple Frog.
The role of Asset Management Advisor is new, and has been created to help our clients navigate the ever increasing regulations and legislation in the property industry, and make the most of their investments.
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by Patrick Garratt - 16th March 2023