The Renters (Reform) Bill is, yet again, caught in the legislative waiting room. With the House of Commons entering its summer recess period, the bill won’t be considered until at least September. This delay presents a silver lining: it gives the landlords and agents ample time to influence future decisions.
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by Patrick Garratt - 27th July 2023 
Abder Mokhbat takes on massive challenges to raise funds for Birmingham Charity "Birmingham Says No", if you can support his cause in any way, please go to his go fund me page.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th July 2023 Rachel Maclean MP, the UK's Housing Minister, recently advised that the government is considering "developing a ground that would guarantee vacant possession to let to students at the start of each academic year".
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 10th June 2023 
Telegraph reports Michael Gove considering U-turn on exemption from private student accommodation
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 24th May 2023 
The government finally published the Renters Reform Bill on the 17th May and answered the long awaited question about the implications for landlords of student accommodation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th May 2023 Maxine Fothergill, ex-ARLA Propertymark President, forecasts government concessions on minimum EPC ratings must be made.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2023 
I am excited to announce that Purple Frog's senior leadership team have been promoted to Directors. The now board of directors have a combined 60+ years service at Purple Frog, their new positions are as follows:
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 30th March 2023 
In a recent Nottingham City Council planning committee meeting, councilors were advised that the requirement for additional student accommodation bed spaces will rise by between 4,000 and 5,000 between 2023 and 2026.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th March 2023 
Nottingham City Council, in partnership with the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University have published a 'Student Living Strategy'. The consultation on the strategy will run until Friday 24th March 2023.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 17th March 2023 
A large part of our mission is keeping landlords and property investors informed, whether that's about new property regulations, market news, trends in lettings, or advice about how to make the most of your investments.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 17th March 2023 