Month: January 2023
Fire Safety in the Common Parts of Flats & HMOs – New Rules From Monday 23rd January 2023
On Monday 23rd January, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 will come into force. Most of the rules cover high rise buildings, however regulations 9…
All Benefit Payments Migrating to Universal Credit by 2024 – Information from The Department of Work and Pensions
Since first being introduced in 2013, Universal Credit (UC) has streamlined and simplified the benefits system to better support those in work on low incomes,…
Capital Gains Tax Forcing Landlords to Quit in Record Numbers
The reduction in landlords’ Capital Gains Allowance has triggered a sell-off by landlords at a 13-year high according to new figures. Last month Chancellor Jeremy…
Housing & Rental Reform not Mentioned in Prime Minister’s Key Speech
In a high profile speech at Stratford, Sunak said he would focus “relentlessly” on five issues. He said: “I want to make five promises to…
Demand for Home Purchases Fell -9.2% in 2022 Q4
Buyer demand levels declined in the fourth quarter of 2022 as economic pressures and the increased cost of borrowing continue to force many people to…
Self Assessment Tax Return Deadline Looming! Advice from Go Simple Tax
Article by GoSimpleTax You may be wishing that you had completed and filed your 2021/22 Self Assessment tax return weeks if not months ago. But…
