Housing Benefit cliff edge axed: workers keep up to £77.81 a week
New Housing Benefit rules from 5 October 2026 ignore up to £119.70 a week of earnings in supported and temporary…
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North East rents soar 14% as tenants pay £888 a year more
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London Rents Up 3% as Landlords Price In New Rules
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£16m Free Eviction Advice For Tenants: Is Your Claim Watertight?
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Holiday let owners face 100% council tax premium threat
Treasury is reviewing holiday let tax before the 28 October Budget. Moving lets onto council tax could cost small owners…