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Temporary Right to Rent Changes Extended (Again!)

by admin | Jun 21, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

Changes to the mandatory right to rent checks which were introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will now end on 31/08/2021, extended from 17/05/2021 and 21/06/2021. The further extension follows the government’s announcement on 14/06/2021 to extend the date...

How Landlords Can Save Tax With The Marriage Allowance

by admin | Jun 9, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

In the UK, landlords are able to save tax by sharing the Personal Allowance of their lower-earning spouse. This way, they can maximise the total household’s take-home pay without falling foul of the taxman. However, there are strict rules. And it’s for this reason...

Bailiff Ban Over and Notice Periods Shortened!

by admin | Jun 1, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

The ban on bailiff evictions is now over! Of course, the courts will continue to prioritise the most serious cases, such as those involving fraud or anti-social behaviour. With many evictions still waiting to be enforced which predate the pandemic, this will not be a...

Private Rental Sector Exit Plan Confirmed!

by Northwest Landlords | May 14, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

The government has finally announced the private rental sector exit plan out of the lockdown restriction. Notice Periods As part of a phased approach, those notice periods which are currently extended to six months will be reduced to four months from 01/06/2021....

Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) in force from today – 4th May!

by admin | May 4, 2021 | Non-members, Uncategorized

The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 (the ‘Regulations’) are now in force. They give someone in problem debt legal protections from their creditors. The Regulations will...

Private Rental Sector Exit Plan?

by admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Member's Only, Non-members, Uncategorized

Now that we have a roadmap out of national lockdown, the Government “should set out how it intends for the sector to transition out of the pandemic… to publish a proper exit plan for the private rented sector from national and local...