current topics

Question 1

Renters reform bill

Answer 1

removing s.21 no fault evictions
Introduce new possession grounds
strengthen tenants rights and protection
Decent homes standard
right for a tenant to have a pet

Question 2

illneses

Answer 2

Avian flu
Bluetounge
Brown Rust
Yellow Rust
Powdery Mildew

Question 3

planning and development updates

Answer 3

updated NPPF - new mandatory housing targets
introduction of a planning and infastructure bill
new towns taskforce

Question 4

onshore wind

Answer 4

commited to doubling onshore wind by 2030
revising planning policy so it is on the same footing as other renewable developments

Question 5

tax

Answer 5

abolition of exemptions for furnished holiday lets for income tax and CGT

Question 6

Types of tribunals

Question 7

NPPF

Answer 7

The national planning policy framework was revised december 2023.

The document sets out government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.