Another New Housing Minister! Welcome, Sajid Javid
Less than six months since Alok Sharma MP was appointed, Theresa May has seen fit to amalgamate Housing into Sajid Javid …
House in Multiple Occupancy (HMO): Master Guide
What is a HMO? How have HMO’s taken over the property market? Do I need a license for my HMO? What HMO legislation shoul …
Care Homes – Could This Be The Next Property Boom?
According to a recent Savills report, it is believed that the UK will need to provide at least 18,000 care homes a year …
Construction output down in July but orders are rising
A decline in refurbishment, maintenance work and new housing growth rates hit output figures in July. Overall, there was …
Salford Crescent master-plan revealed!
Arthur investigates the new development plans for Salford Crescent, part of a larger £800m investment proposal to create …
Arthur Online’s guide to credit checks
1. Why is it important to credit check your tenants? Prior to renting out your property, it is important to credit check …
Contractors Playing A Key Role In Effective Property Management
Over the past 12 months, over one third of private tenants have been faced with a home emergency that has needed immedia …
Government scraps Green Homes Grant a year early
The Green Homes Grant, a voucher scheme that the government hoped would transform energy efficiency in the private renta …
5 Years in Prison for Housing Illegal Immigrants
Landlords could face up to 5 years in prison for housing illegal immigrants. A Right to Rent scheme, piloted in the West …
Home Owners in London Cash in on Their Properties
The London housing market is booming, having risen hugely in value over the past ten years. Home owners and landlords al …
