Akiva worked in the charity sector and property management before joining the legal team at Landlord Action. He has helped countless landlords get back possession of their property from some of the most difficult tenants.”
Alex Nolan, Senior Training Manager at NRLA, provides expert training on HMO management, tenancy processes, and rental sector legislative updates.
Alphaletz is designed to be a simple, cost-effective solution to these problems. Their mission is to free you from the burden of spreadsheets and paperwork, so you can free up time and keep an eye on your profits.
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The NRLA suggests there’s no clear link between benefit levels and rent increases, as ministers consider continuing to freeze rates.
HMO landlords using letting agents could face an unexpected administrative burden under Making Tax Digital (MTD).
Section 21 claims are likely to break records this year, despite only being legal for the first seven months, predicts Paul Shamplina.
An Upper Tribunal has ruled that a banned landlord's tenants should have been considered when making the order.
Protesting tenants in London turned up at Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s office to hand her a cheque for £20,001.
There will be an “unavoidable double hit” to property taxation next year when the business rates review combines with rising inflation
Spelthorne council to the south of Heathrow Airport has changed it mind on HMO 'threat' following complaints.
A landlord in London is the first in the UK to have their properties taken over ‘long-term’ by a council.
The Government has been warned that its refusal to give student landlords an exemption from plans to scrap fixed-term tenancies will see the universit
Report shows reforms will have little impact on sector if tenants are largely unaware of their new rights.
A new partnership enables landlords' tenants to move into their home more easily, it has been announced.
MSP Maggie Chapman wants an immediate introduction of rent caps to prevent 'brutal' rent rises by 'rogue landlords'.
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John D Wood says landlords must adapt ahead of changes within the Renters' Rights Bill.
Birmingham's council says that while 40,000 landlords have licensed their properties since July 2023, too many have not.
Enforcement officers in Harlow are scouring the borough for unlicensed HMOs and unsafe properties.
Landlord couple ordered to pay their tenants back the cash after failing to get an HMO licence for a property in
Landlords in Grimsby have failed to convince council bosses to ditch a proposed selective licensing scheme in the town.
The two landlords have been banned from renting property after their legal appeal was rejected.
Why Landlords probably should be concerned about what the Renters’ Rights Bill could bring
Landlords would be exempt from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans for a national property tax but could ultimately pay higher prices for homes.
Tenants at a complex of flats in Nottingham have staged a protest against their no-fault eviction after it was sold to a new owner.
Buy-to-let is bouncing back—landlords are selling fast, often above asking, with tenants in place. Portfolios sold in days, even with damage.
Rent arrears fell by 12% to £1,861 in Q2 2025 marking the first year-on-year decline in a second quarter since 2021.
Rent rises are easing across the UK official data has revealed this morning but experts warn that the private rental market continues to suffer from a
A council in the north of England has been accused of an ‘abuse of power’ after introducing an ‘immediate' article 4 direction for HMOs.
Homes within the private rented sector aren’t the poor relation portrayed by tenant groups when it comes to energy efficiency
More leading figures and organisations have backed a campaigner's attempt to persuade Labour to U-turn on pet insurance.
Barrister and TV personality Rob Rinder has got behind RentGuarantor as the firm’s new brand ambassador.
Coventry Council has handed out £278,782 in landlord fines so far this year, including prosecutions, financial penalties and rent repayment orders.
Slump in buying due to confidence dented by regulatory uncertainty, higher borrowing costs and slower house price growth, says Dwelly.
Letting agents have urged Hackney Council to rethink licensing schemes that risk increasing rents and pushing smaller landlords out.
Whatever initiative governments have tried so far, nothing seems to be working for Britain’s high streets
The NRLA has teamed up with online student and graduate lettings platform Hybr
Shelter warns that nearly 1,000 households are to be “marched out of their homes” by bailiffs every month.
More than a third of landlords now avoid investing in flats because of leasehold-related issues or complex building management.
Latest official figures show that despite fewer landlords evicting overall across the nation, 'time to evict' continues to take longer and longer.
Landlords have urged the government to amend the Renters’ Rights Bill to protect vital student housing.
The majority of tenants in England and Wales get most or all of their deposit back when they move out, new data shows.
Prafula Kopp, who lives in the same development where Rushanara Ali owns an HMO, says the real story has not been told.
Deposits should be lodged with a single, not-for-profit organisation, the campaigning group has claimed.
Surveying trade organisation says its estate agent members have reported weakest supply of rented homes since 2020.
Landlord pain, tenant gain scenario where a High Court ruling has allowed River Island to impose a restructuring plan
Tom Darling says landlords should not be able to evict tenants to sell a property under any circumstance.
MPs have been urged to help get landlords involved in a campaign to raise awareness about damp and mould.
A new poll of landlords has found that 87% make a profit on their properties despite spending a fifth of their gross rental income on property repairs
A thinktank director has said Labour's renting reforms will put many landlords off investing in the private rented sector.
Senior Tory figure David Gauke says Government should be concentrating on building more homes to rent, and ignore calls for rent controls.
Criminals presenting as landlords are conning would-be tenants across London out of thousands of pounds a day.
A pet damage insurance policy has launched for landlords offering a unique dual coverage.
Landlords have been urged to sign a petition calling for the government to play fair when raising energy efficiency standards in the PRS.
Campaign mounted to reverse Labour's strange pet damage insurance omission.
A landlord couple in Nottinghamshire have been given one of this year’s largest fines for operating unsafe rental properties.
With costs increasing, landlords are being forced to contemplate rent increases. If you go down this road you need to be aware and follow the rules.
What does Rushanara Ali’s tale tell us about the current state of landlording, about buy-to-let ethics, evictions and the Renters’ Rights Bill?
Owners of holiday lets in North Wales have been handed huge council tax demands after failing to realise the country’s new occupancy targets were retr
Larger, professional landlords are best placed to take the private rented sector says Sam Humphreys.
More than one in five private rented homes in England would be illegal to rent once proposed changes to the Decent Homes Standard take effect.
After a barrage of criticism over the way she evicted tenants from her property, Rushanar Ali has stepped down.
TV star Paul Shamplina has pointed out the difficult position homeless minister Rushanara Ali has put herself into.
Rogue operator Shamsua Huda has been handed a whopping £33,698 fine for ignoring orders to license his HMO.
Some residential landlords quitting the PRS appear to have moved their investments into the commercial sector, particularly offices.
Monetary Policy Committee decides time is to take the breaks off the economy.
Comments following 12-week consultation show, despite some reservations, HMOs will be counted as one property.
Rats and other vermin can cause endless damage to your property, give you legal nightmares and trash your reputation as a responsible landlord
Landlord Fergus Wilson has rejected his label as the ‘most hated landlord’ in Britain and insists his policy of vetting tenants has always been fair.
Landlords and letting agents now face substantial fines if they don't check prospective tenants' identities before they move in.
Letting agents have warned that the Renters’ Rights Bill could gut the private rental sector of one- and two-property landlords.
HMO landlords are increasingly advertising rooms to rent way in advance of tenants moving out, new research shows.
A fed-up landlord has slammed the legal system for unfairly favouring poorly-behaved tenants after a brutal eviction.
Landlords in Eastbourne now need to get planning permission for HMO conversions in parts of the town centre after councillors approved new rules.
Controversial landlord Fergus Wilson faces a £60,000 repair bill after three of his rental properties were turned into cannabis factories.
Landlords who fail to factor in inflation, interest rates, and pressure on household budgets when vetting tenants could end up with rent arrears.
Landlords have been warned by the Government to begin researching available software before tax returns begin to go digital next April.
Edinburgh’s landlords and letting agents have been urged to start preparing for the city’s 5% ‘tourist levy’.
Are remote landlords fuelling local problems? Are these purchases simply causing misery for local populations? Is selective licensing up to the job?
A reporter who responded to adverts in shop windows in east London for a ‘bedspace’ in shared rooms found unsanitary and overcrowded unlicensed homes.
A landlord who left her tenants in a damp and mouldy flat has been ordered to pay a whopping £16,267 by magistrates.
Marcel Price is considering converting his properties into short-term holiday lets due to fears over the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Lawyer David Smith casts an expert eye over the legislation and divines when its different parts will become law.
Leading organisations including Phil Spencer back the campaign, which seeks to give landlords more time to pay their Stamp Duty.
HFIS is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mike Morgan, a key figure at Property Redress and Client Money Protect
Comments follow new research that reveals rise in tenants being evicted as their landlords prepare to sell up.
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Aunberin Saddique is the first landlord in the UK to make the undertaking under the Digital Marketing, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.
New Economics Foundation says Private Rented Sector Database must be a major tool to fund and direct enforcement.
The government has vowed to carefully dismantle Grenfell Tower behind its white outer wrapping to “respect the unique circumstances of the tragedy".
Former enfant terrible of the publishing world, James Brown, has revealed his tips for successful holiday let.
A landlord has been fined for failing to clear a huge pile of fridges from the front garden of his empty rental property.
Regular property inspections and maintenance help landlords prevent costly repairs. Budget 1% of property value yearly and follow seasonal checklists
Private landlords are earning an average of £17,665 a year – although profits are much slimmer, according to the latest figures.
The expensive dangers for 'amateur' landlords who don't realise their regulatory responsibilities have been revealed during a Tribunal hearing.
Property investors are invited to sign up for a unique property investor network event next month examining the Renters' Rights Bill.
Hillingdon Council has agreed to consider additional licensing after residents raised concerns about growing problems in the London borough.
West Northamptonshire Council has proposed a new forum to prepare its HMO landlords for likely new rules as the council reviews its approach this kind
A Labour MP has urged the government to stop landlords from 'cashing in' on retrofit grants.
They are “plugged out”; why tenants are struggling to charge their electric vehicles
Universities are a key driver of BTL activity and lending as more landlords choose to invest in areas with large student populations.
A former tenant who murdered her landlord and stabbed his cat to death has been given an indefinite hospital order.
Antony Clifton, 52, was sentenced to 46 weeks in custody after he carried out the work while falsely claiming to be a member of the Gas Safe Register
County Durham hopes to restrict HMO conversions across the county amid fears that rising numbers are impacting communities.
Landlord Sales Agency turned tough landlord sales around fast. Five tricky properties sold in under 28 days.
MPs are continuing to push the government to prevent landlords from making guarantor requests.
New figures have busted the myth that build-to-rent (BTR) homes are pricier than the PRS for many tenants.
A surprising number of lettings agents are in the dark about the reforms set to transform the sector under the Renters’ Rights Bill.
An increasingly stressed landlord community feel they are becoming a convenient scapegoat for many of housing problems.
The First-tier Tribunal’s ruled that Property118’s incorporation planning did not need to be disclosed under HMRCs Disclosure of Tax Avoidance
The average rental void period in England has eased since the Renters’ Rights Act came in and now stands at 21 days.
Landlords in Brighton & Hove are getting cash to fund EPC improvements - if they help solve the city’s temporary accommodation shortage.
Section 21 is gone but getting your property back isn’t. Paul Shamplina outlines what landlords need to know about the new Section 8 reality.
Letting agents have started using AI to deal with increasingly sophisticated tenants’ complaints…generated by AI.
The Supreme Court is to rule on a key Section 21 gas safety dispute which could affect scores of landlords’ possession claims.
Leaseholders in England and Wales can use a new tool to find out how much time is left on their lease and to work out the cost of extending it.
Tenants need an annual salary of £74,520 to afford the average London home after monthly rents in the capital climbed to £2,484.
Landlords are being urged to gather tribunal-ready evidence to justify rent increases under the new Section 13 regime.
A tribunal has criticised a landlord who failed to license her rental property, describing her as dismissive of tenants’ concerns.
About 400,000 landlords and self-employed people have failed to register in time for today's Making Tax Digital deadline.
Norwich landlords could soon face new additional and selective licensing schemes after the council agreed to progress proposals.
Fraudsters are using AI to create entire fake tenant identities and slip past referencing checks, reports Goodlord.
Market student rentals early, get renewals in writing, and keep records to reduce voids, disputes and risks under new rental rules.
A landlord has been told to pay more than £4,500 after failing to clear piles of rubbish that attracted vermin from his three rental properties.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is planning a major crackdown on the number and quality of HMOs across the city.
The London borough of Haringey is setting up a renters’ forum as Sadiq Khan invests £400,000 in council enforcement.
Section 21 and the assured shorthold tenancy finally came to an end on the 31st of July. Tom Entwistle comments
Burnley and Scarbrough councils want landlords to have their say on plans to extend selective licensing in their boroughs.
The government has pledged to reduce duplicate data entry in the PRS Database after early testing by landlords.
Landlords who can show evidence of rents actually achieved could be in a stronger position when defending rent increases at tribunal.
After the Section 21 deadline rush, attention turns to whether the new Section 8 grounds and courts can deliver timely possession.
Landlord possession claims surged 28% in July as owners raced to meet the final Section 21 court deadline before new rules took effect.
Property118 wins DOTAS appeal, but the ruling doesn't confirm its incorporation planning works for all landlords.
Ministers have revealed the detailed landlord enforcement data that councils will be expected to hand over from next year.
Overseas renters account for almost two-thirds of Foxtons' tenants, highlighting the referencing challenge facing landlords.
Buy-to-let can deliver rental income and long-term growth, but success depends on choosing the right location and planning costs.
A former letting agency boss has admitted she scammed almost £50,000 from dozens of tenants and landlords.
The build-to-rent sector saw one of the sharpest falls in the number of new starts on site during the last quarter.
Tribunals appear increasingly willing to award compensation for minor issues at unreasonable percentages, says a landlord group.
Landlords are taking advantage of Oxford’s housing shortage to rent out badly maintained HMOs, according to the city council.
Covid devastated the small enterprise section of the commercial property market. Are we at last seeing signs of recovery?
Regional rent controls could move a step closer after Labour’s Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester’s mayoral election.
Another Liverpool City Region is debating proposals to bring in a selective licensing scheme for private rented homes.
The Welsh Government is reviewing the 182-day letting threshold used to classify self-catering properties for local tax purposes.
Eviction specialist Paul Shamplina says it’s been “carnage” this week as landlords try to beat the last-minute rush to issue possession claims.
UK interest rates have been held at 3.75% for a fifth time by the Bank of England.
A group of Thurrock landlords have lost their final chance to challenge the Essex borough’s scheme and must stump up £7,500 in costs.
Tenant referencing has just got a whole lot more complicated and necessary – make sure you get it right
HMO landlords are ahead of the game when it comes to making energy efficiency improvements, according to Paragon Bank.
Landlords in Preston could soon have to pay £1,050 for a selective licence - but the council wants their views on whether to allow discounts.
mydeposits launches new Total Property platform, simpler pricing and cheaper insured deposit protection for landlords and agents.
A landlord whose tenants had to use toilets at work when repairs weren’t done at their unlicensed flat has been ordered to repay £24,480.
Landlords have been urged to conduct pest inspections and ensure tenants understand rubbish etiquette amid a rise in rat infestations.
Landlords paid £104 million in voluntary tax disclosures in the last financial year as HMRC casts its net wider.
Liverpool Council is weighing up the pros and cons of three potential selective licensing schemes which will impact city landlords next year.
Gedling Borough Council wants landlords’ views on whether it should bring in tougher rules for HMO conversions.
A landlord who ignored repeated requests to provide his tenant with hot water has been told to pay £5,600 in fines.
Tenants are now much less likely to search for pet-friendly rental properties following rental reforms, says Rightmove.
Land value tax has a high administration cost; will it ever get off the ground?
New Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed that the government is not looking to bring in rent controls in England.
St Helens Council has vowed to “tighten the screws” on HMOs after voting to bring in a borough-wide Article 4 Direction.
Landlords should decide whether they or their tenants are liable for the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, says Propertymark.
A landlord has been ordered to repay almost £19,500 after a tribunal ruled he did not have a reasonable excuse for his unlicensed HMO.
VAT on electricity bills falls to 0% from October, offering landlords modest savings while highlighting the value of energy efficiency.
Campaigning tenant group Generation Rent has appointed Holly Williamson as its new chief executive, replacing Ben Twomey.
Professional investors have turned their attention to build-to-rent developments amid higher costs and greater tenant rights.
Tamworth Council plans to introduce additional licensing in a bid to stop HMO developers targeting the borough.
Rent repayment orders have become a favoured enforcement tool in the tenants’ arsenal, but frivolous and bogus claims can rebound on them
More property experts have urged Andy Burnham to reconsider potential rent controls in England in his bid to address the cost of living.
New data reveals continued fierce competition for rental homes as the pace of price rises is beginning to moderate.
Claimant firms might think more carefully before pursuing speculative claims, according to a property lawyer involved in a recent case.
Two London boroughs have launched consultations into bolstering their licensing schemes.
Property sector figures have given Angela Rayner a cautious welcome as she returns to her old job as Housing Secretary.
The government is considering introducing tougher verification checks for letting agents joining official schemes.
Tenant referencing helps landlords assess risk, but a “pass” is not proof of identity. Strong checks and vigilance remain essential.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham hasn’t ruled out rent controls as part of his pledge to help people with the cost of living.
A tax expert has urged landlords it’s not too late to register for Making Tax Digital despite the first filing deadline less than three weeks away.
A landlord firm has been fined for breaching licensing conditions after tenants were found sleeping in squalor in one of its properties.
The figures show that more and more traditional buy-to-let landlords are considering a diversifying strategy of investing in commercial property
LRG is rolling out Making Tax Digital software to 73,000 landlords, expanding letting agents' role in tax compliance.
Lloyds Living has taken another step towards becoming one of the UK’s largest private landlords by buying 980 new homes.
A property tribunal has ruled that a settlement demand backed by Justice for Tenants was made to intimidate the landlord.
Research finds Making Tax Digital is increasing compliance pressures for landlords already facing wider challenges.
Slough landlords will soon have to fork out £950 for an additional licence and £750 for a selective licence under two new schemes.
If you think of squatting as a residential problem is now solved by the 2012 criminal law reforms, think again
Three landlords who left their tenants living in a home with damp, mould and no heating will be reported to the Rogue Landlord Database.
Housing crisis needs landlord-tenant partnership, not blame: both sides face pressures and must work together to fix broken system
The number of available rental homes has dropped below the previous year’s level for the first time since 2022.
Leaseholders will gain greater powers to scrutinise service charges and challenge unreasonable costs next year, the government has announced.
Councils are failing to collect fines issued to rogue and criminal landlords despite conducting more property inspections.
Long-term landlords face a growing CGT trap as rising tax liabilities make selling or holding property an increasingly difficult decision.
Tenants whose rent exceeds £100,000 face a lack of protection in the Renters’ Rights Act, according to a top property lawyer.
Landlords are increasingly refinancing and restructuring rather than selling properties, as lenders report falling mortgage arrears.
Landlords in Wales face tougher rules on evicting tenants as part of another shake-up for the country’s private rented sector.
A new government report has provided an early warning of the pitfalls private landlords should avoid when Awaab’s Law takes effect.
Landlords are struggling with rising rent arrears as they face waits of up to a year to regain possession of their properties in Scotland.
A new property management platform aims to help landlords keep on top of the growing compliance burden as rental reforms bite.
The share of homes bought by landlords exceeded the share of homes they sold last month – for the first time since 2019.
Landlords are prioritising ensuite bedrooms and green credentials when hunting out investments or making improvements to HMOs.
Avoid costly deposit protection mistakes: check Prescribed Information, protect on time, and correct errors before court.
This was the subject of a recent Upper Tribunal case, an issue which has far-reaching consequences for landlords seeking CGT relief on incorporation
Landlords should use the time before the next stage of the Renters’ Rights Act to review compliance, paperwork and tenant relationships, according to
The number of pensioner households renting privately could more than triple over the next 20 years, new research finds.
A new landlord survey has revealed the effects of the Government's proposals to ban Section 21 evictions already feeding into the private rented sector. Evictions specialist Landlord Action canvassed some 1,500 landlords and found that 26% of those who had evicted a tenant over
Its known as silly season when the media focuses on light-hearted stories, but news that Jacob Rees-Mogg (pictured) is being mooted as the new Levelling Up Secretary has been seen by some as no laughing matter. As the leadership contest draws to a close, preparations fo
Making tax digital (MTD) for income tax is part of the governments long-term strategy to digitalise tax and will have implications for how landlords pay tax on their income. For those used to self-assessment, it will represent a change, but providing digital records will give businesses
VAT on Commercial Property is a complex topic and anyone wishing to understand these complexities in relation to their own situation should seek specialist advice. This article should give a broad brush general overview but you really should seek advice because errors can be irredeemable an
A rogue portfolio landlord has been banned from letting properties for five years after she admitted multiple offences relating to fire safety issues. Naomi Knapp, a landlord with 34 properties in Bristol, was convicted of eight banning order offences and will now be added to th
Urgent regulation of the spray foam industry is needed to prevent making thousands of homes un-mortgagable, warn leading property groups. Sprayed polyurethane expanding foams are often used in lofts, either to stabilise a failing roof covering or to provide extra insulation. But
Disabled tenants can be evicted, but landlords are required to follow strict legal rules and procedures to ensure the process is fair and lawful.
A leading letting agent has criticised the reasoning behind the UKs ever-growing list of selective licensing schemes. Selective licensing covers all rented property in a given area or council borough and landlords are required to pay a five-yearly fee of between �500 and �9
Landlords in Bristol will soon be required to gain planning permission to convert properties into HMOs in three key areas, it has been revealed. South Gloucestershire Council is to bring in Article 4 directions in the Bristol neighbourhoods of Stoke Park and Cheswick and parts o
Londons mayor Sadiq Khan has urged private landlords who are planning to exit the private rented market to sell their properties to local councils instead of other landlords. Khan made the comments within a self-congratulatory statement on his website l
A landlord in London must now pay �40,000 after losing his appeal against his fine for breaching Mandatory HMO licensing conditions at a bedsit property above a pub. Earlier this year Islington council brought a prosecution against Mohammed Shahid for fai
For years now, what would appear to have been successive waves of anti-landlord legislation have been bearing down on buy to let, but will this change under a new prime minister? From George Osborne to Rishi Sunack, the Treasury, it would seem, has been milking the buy to let la
The next chapter in the troubling story of property guru Glenn Armstrong has begun after court records have revealed that the infamous �3m seven-bedroom trophy mansion he often used within his marketing effort has been repossessed by bailiffs. The 62-year-olds now form
Ben Beadle critiques Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss for neglecting landlord concerns, urging focus on supply crisis and policy clarity.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the next Tory PM to force landlords to pay tenants moving costs when asking them to move out of a property where the renter is not at fault. His comments were made during a debate within the London Assembly on housing issues in the capita
A landlord has been unwittingly drawn into a heated debate over the looming changes to the Welsh private rented sector. The country's Government recently delayed its planned reforms that will alter how tenancies, properties and evictions are managed, similar in many ways to the
Wannabe Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced that, if elected next month, she will introduce measures to enable tenants within the private rented sector to record their rent with the UK's credit reference agencies. This will both help tenants get on the property ladder via imp
A landlord in East London is to pay two of her former tenants just over �12,000 after a rent repayment order (RRO) tribunal judge said she had at times bullied the pair and verged on threatening behaviour. Judge Shepherd awarded
A challenger utilities provider has claimed that HMO landlords can solve their tenants mounting bill payment challenges by using tech. Glide, which has a fast-spreading network of its own broadband cables around the UK but also offers bundled utility deals to homeowners and t
Leeds has the highest number of student properties in the UK, according to new research. Website money.co.uk analysed the biggest university towns and cities, giving Leeds, which has five universities and one of the biggest student populations, the top spot with 16,225, followed
Leaseholders can now check their eligibility for a share of the �4.5 billion Building Safety Fund, which has reopened to take new applications.� � Those living in buildings over 18m with cladding issues can apply for a share of the fund. However, the DLUHC tel
Barnet Council is reintroducing borough-wide HMO licensing in a bid to improve property standards despite less than impressive figures in its previous additional licensing scheme. According to one of the respondents in the consultation report, only 32% of licensable properties h
A recent RICS survey finds that interest rate hikes and cost of living pressures are beginning to weigh on sentiment. Credit conditions have deteriorated to such an extent that 43% of respondents to the RICS survey felt we're in early downturn.� Investor sentiment is steady, but the ma
HMRC has confirmed that landlords must file a capital gains tax (CGT) property return - even if the disposal has already been reported on a self-assessment (SA) return. The government introduced the requirement to report disposals of UK residential property and pay the subsequen
A leading poverty organisation has called for a radical overhaul of the private rented sector including a government-backed right to buy scheme for private renters. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), which was founded by a Quaker philanthropist and sweets manufacturer i
