The Labour Party has decisively ruled out granting regional mayors, including London’s Sadiq Khan, the power to impose rent controls. This comes amidst ongoing debates over how to address the UK's housing crisis, particularly the skyrocketing rents in cities like London.
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by Patrick Garratt - 16th August 2024 
Government announces intention for new legislation on minimum EPC rating for rental properties.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 6th August 2024 
The political landscape surrounding the Graduate Route visa, which permits international students to stay in the UK for up to two years post-graduation, continues to be of paramount importance to the student accommodation sector. With Labour now in power, understanding their stance on this issue is critical for stakeholders in higher education and student housing.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 6th August 2024 
What will happen with the Renters Reform Bill now an election has been called?
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 22nd May 2024 
Bristol City Council have published their new fees for Mandatory HMO Licence applications and renewals for the 24/25 financial year, starting 6th April 2024.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 15th March 2024 
Find out what the Chancellors budget March 2024 means for property investors.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 11th March 2024 
Nottingham City Council have been fighting the publication of an audit on their financial controls in April 2023. The council instructed Ernst and Young to carry out the review the 'control environments' at Nottingham City Council (NCC) covering areas of licensing, as well as a number of other funds. The report finds 'inappropriate financial activity' by NCC highlighting that the selective licensing fees have only been ring-fenced in the last 12 months.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 23rd February 2024 
A recent article by Save the Student has highlighted a pressing issue facing students in England: the diminishing real value of Maintenance Loans in the wake of soaring inflation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd December 2023 
In the Autumn Statement 2023 today (Wed 22nd November), the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the Government “…will consult on a new permitted development right to allow any house to be converted into two flats provided the exterior remains unaffected.”
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 22nd November 2023 
The 2nd reading of the Renters Reform Bill includes important changes for the student sector.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st October 2023 