Tag: renting
Social housing tenants handed rights under ‘strict’ rules – ‘safer homes for 4 million’
Officials say the new legislation will provide renters with ‘safe and decent homes’ and ensure their ‘health and safety can never be compromised’. …
Landlords who fail to fix dangerous problems face fines of up to £7,000
Councils in England have gained a new power to tackle unsafe housing. …
DWP could give ‘extra support’ to state pensioners in 1 group if triple lock scrapped
Experts have warned that the trip lock could soon become “unsustainable.” …
New 22% and 47% Income Tax rules announced with extra £200 HMRC bills
A new 47% Income Tax rate has been announced by Labour – but the costs could pass on to people who rent. …
UK house prices drop by £6,589 in November ahead of Autumn Budget
The average price for a home coming to market across Britain was £364,833 in November, according to Rightmove. …
The Crusader: Payment justice for holiday flat customer after bullying owner
A holiday rental’s faulty front door lock was the start of a wretched experience for a family. …
DWP State Pensioners rent help available – unless savings tops key limit
Local councils can provide extra help with rent payments for some eligible people, as long as they have less than a set amount in savings …
Rachel Reeves could tax landlords’ rental income’ with new national insurance levy
The Treasury is reportedly considering a new tax on landlords, with national insurance set to be imposed on rental income …
Businesswoman owed £15k to landlord after not reading small print
Faye Finaro was ordered to pay £15k to her landlord after not reading the small print on her lease contract. …
First-time homebuyers face £30k in unexpected costs after moving into their new home
Research from Skipton Building Society found the first three months of having a new property can be incredibly overwhelming and expensive. …
