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| Buy to let landlords must join forces to stop LHA scheme |
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Millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money is being wasted by the new method of paying housing benefit, the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) claims The National Landlords Association (NLA).
LHA was introduced last year for new tenancies when it replaced the old housing benefit system. Under the new rules, instead of... MORE
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| Buy to let rent arrears 'improving' |
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Rent arrears on buy-to-let properties are now improving after peaking in January, according to figures released today by London lettings agent ludlowthompson.com.
In January 4.5 percent of payments from the company’s managed tenants were at least a day late but that figure has since fallen by almost a third to just 3.15 percent in June... MORE |
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| Letting agents told to insure against landlord claims |
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Lettings agents are being urged to protect their livelihoods and the livelihoods of their clients by ensuring they are covered by Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance.
Professional Indemnity insurance covers the agent and their business for costs they may.... MORE
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| Landlords could slip into septic tank mire |
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Landlords could find themselves caught up in the ‘crackdown’ by the Environment Agency (EA) on property owners who haven’t yet applied for a licence if they own a septic tank or cesspit which drains into a watercourse.
The legislation has already caused... MORE |
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| Property investor accused of trying to murder his wife to get life insurance |
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| A property investor and entrepreneur is currently standing trial accused of trying to run over and kill his wife so that he could collect on a life insurance policy worth £500,000.
While giving evidence to Worcester Crown Court, Chloe Hollins, aged 40, explained how... MORE |
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