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This is the most substantial rate seen since July 2018 The nationwide have reported the Annual house price growth rose from 1.9% in January to 2.3% in February. This is the most substantial rate seen since July 2018, according to the latest Nationwide house price index. However, some landlords are concerned about, how the Coronavirus will impact their portfolio if …
Housing Benefit allowances are going up from April 6 2020. The freeze, that has been in place since 2016 has now been lifted, as of January 13 2020. The benefits generally will see an increase, of about 1.7%. The benefits, include Universal Credit and PIP (Personal Independence Payment), though PIP and other disability benefits that were not frozen in 2016. …
Brent Council prosecute a Rogue Landlord A rogue landlord has been ordered to pay back £190,000, plus costs in rent he collected from illegal flats. Mr Olu Soyebo, from Nigeria, was issued with a confiscation order at Harrow Crown Court. Mr Soyebo was successfully prosecuted, and it was found, he had profited unlawfully from a property in Windsor Crescent, Wembley. …
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 From 1st of June 2020, (If passed) landlords will need to comply with the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. The new regulation means, landlords must ensure electrical installation is inspected and tested, at least every five years. A qualified person must do the inspection. Ten key points landlords need to …
Dubai’s real estate may offer the best returns Real estate in Dubai offer yields between 7% and 10.5%, according to the Property Finder Trends report, which has recently been published. Property agents in Dubai have reported, a slight increase in UK landlords investing in Dubai. The UK government has published guidance for UK investors, should they wish to buy property …
An Irish drug dealer, Mr Clifton Collins, has lost his £46 million Bitcoin fortune, in an unusual set of circumstances. Mr Collins is currently in prison, serving a prison sentence. Mr Collins is said to be initially from Crumlin, a working-class district of Dublin. He worked as a security guard and a beekeeper. He then set up cannabis farms from …
Airbnb contributes to spiralling rents, higher property prices and a social nuisance, for some residents. The Scottish Government has already introduced a licensing scheme, set for spring 2021. Councils in Scotland will be able to regulate ‘holiday-style’ lets where the Council, decide it’s best for local communities. In ‘control areas’, landlords will require planning permission, to change the use of …
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