Exciting news. We are returning to Trelawney Room, New County Hall, Truro TR1 3AY for all future general meetings, commencing with the meeting on 7 May 2024. Unfortunately we will not have internet access. Good news, for me, is that I will see many more members and friends in person. Huge thanks to Glen Carne … Read more
MARCH 2024 BUDGET SUMMARY A summary of measures announced in the 6 March 2024 budget which may affect landlords: Capital Gains Tax Tax free allowance remains at £3,000 From April 2024 the amount to be paid on chargeable gains reduced from 28% to 24% From 6 April 2024 Child Benefit Increased: Single wage earner £60,000 … Read more
AUTUMN STATEMENT 2023 Not a lot specifically for housing in the Statement but good news for tenants in receipt of benefits and, therefore, those landlords who provide them with housing. A few specific bullet points:
CONSULTATION ON INCREASES TO COURT AND TRIBUNAL FEES A government consultation on increases to court and tribunal fees has been published https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/654cef15014cc90010677366/tribunal-fees-consultation-web-accessible.pdfDeadline for responses to this consultation is 22nd December 2023If you wish your views to be reflected in the CRLA respose please email them to crlawp@gmail.com BEFORE 15th December
HOW TO RENT GUIDE UPDATE The How To Rent Guide for Tenants and Landlords In The Private Rented Sector was updated this morning (2nd October 2023). If you are seeing prospective tenants or issuing a new tenancy today (2nd October 2023) you should ensure that the version of the How To Rent Guide you issue … Read more
CHANGES TO GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTATION/FORMS Update from GOV.UK for: Assured tenancy forms Forms for landlords and/or tenants to propose action relating to tenancy agreements. Change made:Updated the Notes to form 6A to clarify that form 6A, or a document setting out the same information as required on that form, must be provided to serve a notice … Read more
CRLA OFFICE HOLIDAY The CRLA office will be closed for annual holidays from 3 August to 15 August inclusive. Emails and ‘phone messages will be replied to as soon as possible after 16 August
CHANGES TO NOTES FOR SECTION 21 AND SECTION 8 NOTICES Update from GOV.UK for: Assured tenancy forms Page summary:Forms for landlords and/or tenants to propose action relating to tenancy agreements. Change made:Added new versions of the Notes to Form 3 and Form 6A published to reflect the launch of the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service. … Read more
HELP PLEASE WITH DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO RENTERS (REFORM) BILL There are three surveys I would ask you to complete (links below). The split into three surveys is due to limits on the free version of Survey Monkey: Rent Increases – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/5XQQ99K Possession of Property – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/J7Z8LNZ Landlord Confidence – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/5M6KNXN Thank you for your help … Read more
RENTAL (REFORM) BILL The long awaited Bill is now before Parliament. Please take time to peruse the Bill and raise any and every concern with your MP.