According to data from HMRC and analysed and published by The Times, landlords could play a pivotal role in who ends up with the keys to No.10 Downing Street come December 13, with the outcome of over 100 constituencies potentially in their hands.
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The government’s “meddling” in the private rental sector has driven away landlords and “decreased standards” for tenants, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has claimed.
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One of the UK’s leading landlord bodies has urged political parties to give councils the resources to enforce current buy-to-let regulations rather than impose further legislation on the sector.
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The response to the climate crisis is growing daily and with it a demand for action and tougher policy measures.
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Flexible working, including more opportunities to work from home, remote working and a compressed four-day week, are becoming increasingly popular options for employees – and employers.