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Call for Evidence on Income Tax Self Assessment Registration for the Self-employed & Landlords (30/11/21 – 22/02/22)

The government has published a call for evidence on Income Tax Self Assessment registration for the self-employed and landlords. You can find it at: Open consultation overview: Call for evidence:…

Cornwall – Tenancy Sustainment and Rescue Project

A new scheme is being launched in Cornwall to help renters who are facing eviction to stay in their homes. Cornwall Council has set aside…

Do I need to file a Self Assessment tax return and what if I’ve received a COVID-19 grant?

Article by GoSimpleTax More than 12m people file a Self Assessment tax return each year, which is almost a fifth of the UK population. They…

Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 0.25%

The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, in response to calls to tackle surging inflation….

Rent Arrears – Where can tenants go for help and advice?

Homelessness prevention grants are available, click on the bullet point text below for further information; Governments £65m support package for vulnerable renters Citizens Advice –…

Law Student, 19, Sues Landlord and Wins First Case

Article from BBC News; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-59649129 Ever booked accommodation and turned up to find it’s not exactly what you were sold in the pictures? Well, that’s…

CORONAVIRUS – OMICRON – Ventilation Advice for Landlords & Tenants

Please see the following advice and information to share with your tenants, especially those in shared houses. COVID-19 is spread easily within the air. Opening…

Bailiff-Enforced Evictions Suspended over the Festive Season

Tenants facing eviction in England are to be protected from losing their homes during the Christmas and New Year period, HM Courts and Tribunal has…

£65 Million Support Package for Vulnerable Renters

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/65-million-support-package-for-vulnerable-renters Vulnerable renters struggling due to the impact of the pandemic will be helped by a £65 million support package announced by the Department for…

Government Confirms an Extension to the Regulations for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/domestic-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms/outcome/domestic-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-proposals-to-extend-regulations-government-response#next-steps The government intends to bring forward these changes as soon as practicable: social landlords will be obliged to ensure at least one smoke alarm…

Updated Guidance for Landlords to Help Mitigate the Risk of Infection from Covid-19 (Updated to reflect new rules in response to Omicron variant)

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-home-during-coronavirus-covid-19 The housing market can remain open. All planned moves and viewings can continue and tradespeople can continue to work in other people’s homes, unless…