Seriously, imagine the disappointment; saving up to buy yourself a nice, shiny new-build past the ring-road of the town, you’ve moved in, you’ve hung all your pictures up, you get the point… But then, the reality hits. You want some milk, some bread, or maybe just to nip to the pub. Nope. You don’t drive.…Continue reading
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Landlords Need A Licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation – Or Be Forced to Repay Rent
Starting from 1st October 2018, landlords must hold a licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and failure to do so may force them to pay back a year’s worth of rent. This new rule is an amendment to the 2006 regulations made under the Housing Act. It requires landlords who manage an HMO with five…Continue reading
Stamp Duty Lowered For First-Time Buyers
There is some good news for first-time home buyers, as Stamp Duty is lowered in the Autumn Budget. This will apply to England and Northern Ireland. Wales will also benefit from this announcement but only until April 2018 when the Welsh Government’s new Land Transaction Tax is to be introduced. Stamp Duty is an amount…Continue reading