In the last year alone, more than one million renters have fallen victim to a law-breaking landlord, a new report has revealed.
Private renters need to know their rights
A large number of landlords are breaking the law – and tenants are failing to recognise when their landlord is committing an ‘illegal act’, according to a new study.
Stamp Duty should be removed from the buyer, says building society
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) should be paid by those selling their home rather than the buyers, as this would help first-time buyers get on the property ladder, a building society has said.
Landlord faces nearly £30k in fines over HMO failings
A rogue landlord has been fined tens of thousands of pounds upon being found guilty of breaching HMO (Houses of Multiple Occupation) Management Regulations.
Government and conveyancers polarised over plans for leasehold reforms
Government bodies and the Conveyancing Association (CA) have found themselves at loggerheads over proposed overhauls to the ways in which leasehold transactions are processed during the buying and selling of property.