General News Updates
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EU Settlement Scheme - Changes to Scheme
Message from the Home Office received 23rd May 2024
'...Today we have announced changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to further support our implementation of the High Court judgment in … more
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Nottingham Landlord Survey
Nottingham City Council is currently undertaking a Homelessness Needs Assessment, which will be key to shaping future services as well as informing our next 5-year Homelessness and Rough Sleeping … more
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Tribunal Decision on Undersized HMO
The First Tier Tribunal has confirmed Leeds City Council's decision to refuse to grant a HMO licence on the basis that the property is not sufficiently sized. The property is a four storey back-to- … more
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Latest free CPD Opportunity for Landlords & Agents
DASH will be hosting their regular online information session with reps. from the NRLA next week.
The session will look at the latest information available on the Renters (Reform) Bill (things … more
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New research report: Licensing Private Rented Homes: Insights & Experiences from 5 London Boroughs
March 2024
Safer Renting has a published a new research report: Licensing Private Rented Homes; Insights and Experiences from Five London Boroughs
Licensing Private Rented Homes (ch1889.org) … more
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Local Housing Allowance set to rise in April 24
Around 1.6 million private renters are set to receive a substantial boost to their housing support in April, as the Government lays legislation to increase Local Housing Allowance (LHA).
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Enhancing Energy Efficiency - The Benefits of Smart Meters for Landlords and Tenants!
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy efficiency this week Nottingham City Council shared insights about the positive impact smart meters can have on both landlords and tenants.
Understanding … more
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New Selective Licence Application Tutorial Video launched
Nottingham City Council are excited to share a breakthrough in thier ongoing efforts to make compliance with licensing requirments as seamless as possible for landlords.
This week they have … more
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E-bikes and E-scooters
On February 1st, 2024, the government released new guidance aimed at enhancing the safety of e-bikes and e-scooters. This initiative comes as a response to the growing popularity of … more
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Right to Rent fines to increase
Further to recent updates and communications you have received, the Home Office has published the Code of Practice for the Right to rent Scheme, which will come into force on the 13 February … more