New regulations not dampening enthusiasm for buy-to-let
Buy-to-let investment is still on the rise, according to an analysis of the Ministry of Housing’s latest English Housing Survey. Stephen Haigh runs his eyes of the findings.
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Government kills discount on licences for purpose-built student accommodation
The government has ended the idea of a 50% discount on the cost of HMO licence applications for owners of purpose-built student accommodation.
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by Patrick Garratt - 2nd February 2018 
Tenant fee ban not expected until spring 2019
The government has confirmed that its proposed ban on letting agents and landlords charging fees to tenants wouldn’t come into force until next spring, at the earliest. Previously, many in the property sector anticipated a change as early as October 2018.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 12th January 2018 
Proof of tax compliance slated for landlord licensing schemes
HM Revenue & Customs has proposed adding tax registration checks to the licence applications that landlords need to complete for their HMO properties, as well as selective licences. The consultancy is now open.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 4th January 2018 
Government to extent compulsory licensing of rented properties
Housing Minister, Alok Sharma, announces licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to be extended, plus a raft of other measures aimed at the private rental sector.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 29th December 2017 
Draft bill on tenant fees ban released
The Government has published a draft bill detailing how it intends to restrict landlords and letting agents from charging unreasonable fees to tenants.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 1st November 2017 Purple Frog joins client money protection scheme
Industry best practice is at the heart of what we do. That's why Purple Frog is certified with a client money protection scheme. This means that money we hold for clients and tenants is safeguarded against misappropriation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 6th July 2017 
The Queen’s Speech 2017 – Update for Landlords
The legislation proposed by Theresa May's new Minority Conservative Government in The Queens' speech includes a number of measures which will effect landlords and tenants.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th June 2017 
Fixing our broken housing market?
The Government's white paper 'Fixing our Broken Housing Market' was published in February. Purple Frog' Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, gives an overview of the proposals and the time-frames that have been published for these changes to take effect.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 13th March 2017 
Landlord tax changes begin to take effect this April
April 2017 sees the landlord tax changes beginning to take effect. Managing Director Patrick Garratt looks at some of the history to these new tax laws and their implications for the student property market.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2017