The UK government has announced that the expansion of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing across England, will come into effect from 1st October 2018.
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by Patrick Garratt - 15th March 2018 
The government has ended the idea of a 50% discount on the cost of HMO licence applications for owners of purpose-built student accommodation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 2nd February 2018 
It's unequivocal. Students looking for accommodation are making renting decisions based on whether rent includes utility bills. In this blog, we look at the research that shows this, as well as the benefits for tenants and landlords of offering tenants a bills included package.
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by Nathan Colom - 24th 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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Looking for cheap ways to personalise your new student home that won't break the bank? Our blogger Sophie Hack has some great ideas, which are student-budget-friendly and won't cost you deposit deductions!
Read more … by Nathan Colom - 19th September 2017 
Nottingham City council has announced that it will implement the use of civil penalty fines.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th August 2017 
Nottingham City Council has approved a selective licensing scheme covering private rented accommodation in the city. This amounts to mandatory landlord licensing. What requirements will this impose on Nottingham landlords with student accommodation?
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th August 2017 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 
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 