Utility increases
Utility prices have increased massively in the last few months, what does this mean for bills included tenancies?
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by Patrick Garratt - 26th May 2022 Purple Frog Blog
by Patrick Garratt - 26th May 2022 Is a four day working week the future at Purple Frog?
Four day working weeks have been shown to increase productivity and wellbeing of team members and are being trailed and implemented by companies across the world; Purple Frog included!
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th April 2022 Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill – 2nd Reading Dealyed
The 2nd reading of the Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill has been delayed from 18th March to the 6th May 2022.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th April 2022 
What does levelling up mean for landlords?
Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, published the government's Levelling Up White Paper on 2nd February 2022. In amongst the wide ranging policies which are designed to 'close the gap between rich and the poor' there are three key proposals which will affect the private rented sector.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2022 
Next Steps for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
There has recently been some mixed reporting over the potential requirements for rented properties to meet a minimum EPC rating of C so we've gathered some information to clarify the situation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 1st February 2022 
5 Steps To Ensure a Smooth Sale of Your HMO
Buying and selling property can be complicated, frustrating and take too long, and it may seem on the face of it, buying and selling investment properties should be easier. Normally there's no chain , and the parties are more than likely experienced in these types of sale, but, still there are some significant pitfalls to be avoided.
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Legislation Update: Carbon Monoxide Alarms (England only)
The Government is proposing to update legislation about carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors which will include requirements for landlords to provide and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in any room used as living accommodation where a fixed combustion appliance is used. (gas boilers included, gas cookers not included).
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 17th January 2022 Will Rishi Sunak increase capital gains tax?
It is widely expected that Rishi Sunak will include an increase in capital gains tax (CGT), in his Spring Budget (3rd March 2021).
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2021 Mortgage guarantee scheme set to help buyers with 5% deposits
In a further attempt to stimulate the housing market, Rishi Sunak will announce a mortgage guarantee scheme to help first time buyers purchase a property with just a 5% deposit.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2021 Stamp Duty Holiday Extension – Update
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak is reportedly about to announce a three month extension to the Stamp Duty Holiday which could cost the Treasury£1.75bn in lost revenue.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th February 2021