General News Updates
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South Kesteven Landlord Forum 22nd Sept 2015
Come along and here whats new in the Private Rented Sector.
The free event on Tuesday September 22 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham, gives property professionals the … more
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General Update on Potential New Legalisation - August 2015
The government this month issued a technical paper regarding a range of new measures they are considering introducing entitled: ‘Tackling Rogue Landlords and improving the Private … more
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EMPO Landlord & Letting Agent training courses
In partnership with Training for Professionals, East Midlands Property Owner (EMPO) are pleased to offer the following training courses from September 2015. Please note … more
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New catalogue of health-related fuel poverty schemes launched
A catalogue of health-related fuel poverty schemes that went live on the DECC website this week
and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/catalogue-of- … more
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NLA update - Wear and Tear Allowance with Tax Relief
Thank you to our friends at the NLA for this article on the proposed changes to the ‘wear and tear’ allowances for landlords (published on 17th July 2015)
The … more
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Green Deal Update
In light of low take-up and concerns about industry standards the Secretary of State today announced that there will be no further funding to the Green Deal Finance Company.
They will also stop … more
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Consultants and Letting Agents misinterpreting the risks of exposure to legionella of their tenants - HSE Case 357
The Issue
Consultants and letting agents are:
using the revised L8 ACOP to infer there is new legislation regarding landlords responsibilities and
misrepresenting what the … more
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Cannabis farms: The dangers and tell-tale signs for landlords to look out for.
According to recent reports, 94% of cannabis farms (also known as factories or grows) are located in domestic premises. And since 2003, increasing numbers of rental properties have been targeted … more
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Letting Agents fees - Greater Transparency
Letting agents will be required to publish full details of the fees they charge under plans announced by government ministers, the move ensures a fair deal for landlords and tenants, closing off the … more
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DEREGULATION ACT 2015 - TENANCY DEPOSITS (An Update)
We now have some clarity on the issue of when to protect your Tenancy Deposit and when to serve the Prescribed Information.
The Housing Act 2004, amended by Localism Act 2011, stated the following: … more