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Private Housing (Scotland) bill consultation

09 / Mar / 10

Plans to improve the standard of private rented housing in Scotland were unveiled today. The Scottish Government is consulting about the proposed Private Housing (Scotland) Bill. Views are being sought about the private rented sector, licensing of mobile homes and twenty year residential lease and standard security rules. Housing and Communities Minister Alex Neil. "This Government is committed to encouraging a thriving private rented sector, which provides good quality and well managed accommodation. "Although the private rented sector makes up ...
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24 / Feb / 10

OFT secures final high court order against Foxtons

The OFT has secured a final High Court order against Foxtons Ltd preventing it from ...

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22 / Feb / 10

Landlords warned to check their coverage

Landlords are advised to double check insurance policy wordings, terms and conditions to ensure they don’t ...

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12 / Feb / 10

Tenants still struggling with rents

A significant number of tenants are still struggling with rental payments, according to the Association ...

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11 / Feb / 10

Consultation - UK Treasury seeks your views

The HM Treasury are following on from their work on the Private Rented Market by ...

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