Croydon Council is consulting on plans to introduce selective licensing across 14 wards that would require thousands of private landlords and their letting agents to obtain licences for properties. A third of the borough’s housing stock is privately rented, which is significantly higher than the 19% national average and it is expected to continue rising….
There are very few taxes that unite people across every social class, Stamp Duty (SDLT) is one of them. Whether you’re buying a two-bedroom flat or a £30 million mansion in Hampstead, the experience is remarkably similar: the Government reaches into your pocket and removes a substantial amount of money in exchange for absolutely nothing….
Knight Frank has been slapped with a £120,000 fine for unauthorised alterations to the Grade I listed building that houses its Bath estate agency branch, after a court found the works had damaged the property’s historic character. Bath & North East Somerset Council brought the prosecution against the upmarket estate agency and its contractor Emery…
A huge number of landlords are planning to exit the PRS directly because of the Renters’ Rights Act, a leading law firm warns. The exodus could amount to a quarter of all landlords, according to research by LegalforLandlords, with the Act due to come into force this week. Nearly half – at 43% say their…
Potential financial and emotional strains don’t stop three-quarters of parents considering paying a premium to live close to top schools Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe
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