As of 1st September all private rented homes in Oxford City will need a licence. The Government has approved Oxford City Council’s selective licensing scheme which is aimed at addressing poor conditions in privately rented property making up nearly half …
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The eagerly awaited Rental Reform White Paper will now not be published until 2022, The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has said. The Queen’s speech in May this year included a commitment by the Government’s for rental form …
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The Queen’s Speech on 11th May included a commitment by the Government to “enhance the rights of those who rent.” Although not specifically mentioned, it is reasonable to assume that this refers to the Renters Reform Bill first introduced in …
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The stamp duty holiday, introduced last year and currently due to end at the end of March, undoubtedly helped to fuel the sales market over the last seven months or so. However, as the deadline approaches and with the current …
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The Tenant Fees Act came into effect in England on 1st June 2019. The law bans letting agents and landlords from charging tenants any letting fees other than rent, tenancy deposits, holding deposits and explicitly stated default charges. At the …
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The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) were introduced in March 2015 with the aim of improving the energy efficiency of privately rented properties. From 1st April 2018 all buildings in England or Wales will need to have a rating of …
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On 22nd November it was announced that Stamp Duty is to be abolished for for all first-time buyers purchasing property of a value of £300,000 or less. If you are a first-time buyer, this guest post from Countrywide will help to clarify …
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