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24th May 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy

It’s harder for pet owners than smokers to rent

It’s currently six times harder for pet owners to find a rental property than smokers, highlighting why the Renters Reform Bill has chosen to build... Read more

22nd May 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Government and Policy

Investors no longer dominating off-plan sales

Investors made up one in five (21%) off-plan purchases last year – signalling that owner-occupiers are now facing more competition from one... Read more

18th May 2023 Adviser News, Finance and Lending, Government and Policy

Keir Starmer praised after vowing to ‘back the builders’

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said Labour will “back the builders, not the blockers” – a message that has gone down well with the NFB House... Read more

18th May 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy

Housebuilder Dandara unveils mental health campaign

Independent housebuilder Dandara has launched its first national partnership with Lighthouse Club, a charity which provides mental health and... Read more

16th May 2023 Blog, Government and Policy

The government’s Levelling Up plans – are there certain areas worth investing in?

The Government has identified eight 'Investment Zones' in England, each of which will have access to £80m worth of 'interventions' over five... Read more

12th May 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy

Michael Gove to U-turn on abolishing leasehold system

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has turned his back on the promise to scrap the leasehold system in England and Wales which he made in... Read more

11th May 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy

Homebuyers unconvinced about the return of Help to Buy

Less than half (46%) of homebuyers think the Help to Buy scheme should be re-introduced, with 79% believing it’s nothing more than attempt to win... Read more

9th May 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy, UK

87 members of parliament are landlords

Some 87 MPs are landlords, as campaign group 38 Degrees implied parliamentarians favour landlords over renters. 38 Degrees said: “The perspectives... Read more

5th May 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Finance and Lending, Government and Policy, Property News, UK

Paper: Government should incentivise downsizing to free up supply

The government needs to incentivise redistribution by encouraging the 3.6 million homeowners aged over 65 with more than two spare bedrooms to... Read more

5th May 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy, Property News, UK

Heating supplier: Why are we only talking about heat pumps?

An electric heating supplier has criticised the UK’s obsession with heat pumps when it comes to meeting net zero targets. The government offers... Read more

27th April 2023 Adviser News, Finance and Lending, Government and Policy, UK

Property tax receipts hit new high

The government enjoyed a strong year of property taxation, raking in more money from stamp duty, inheritance tax and income tax, data from HMRC... Read more

21st April 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Finance and Lending, Government and Policy, UK

FCA: We mustn’t lock out inefficient properties from the market

The Financial Conduct Authority has warned mortgage lenders not to adopt a ‘blinkered approach’ and exclude non-energy efficient properties from... Read more

19th April 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy, UK

Mayor of London rallies against sub-standard investment properties

Sadiq Khan has branded it “a scandal” that private landlords are letting dangerous, cold or dilapidated homes across England. Khan called for... Read more

18th April 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Government and Policy, UK

London investors worst hit by government’s EPC laws

London landlords are most likely to find thier homes are unlettable, meaning tenants are at risk of having a shortage of stock in the capital,... Read more