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.
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by Patrick Garratt - 12th January 2018 
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 
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 
Spreadsheet Phil has been back at the despatch box today setting out his fiscal plans for the next 12 months. Find out what policies affect the housing market including a cut in stamp duty.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 22nd November 2017 
30th September sees tougher buy-to-let mortgage rules coming into force. How will they affect landlords with student properties and the student market? Stephen Hiagh, our sales and investment expert, takes a look.
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Philip Hammond's 2017 Budget on 8th March offered very little for property investors. Patrick Garratt, Purple Frog's Managing Director discusses the implications.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 15th March 2017 
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 As of the 1st April 2016 stamp duty rates will be increasing for Buy-to-Let properties and second homes.
Read more …Due to a growing demand from clients and investors and some excellent recent results, we have decided to introduce a new bespoke sales service, offering the same reliable, honest service currently being provided by our lettings and management teams.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 22nd February 2016 