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Phase out of Gas to start in UK
As part of its green ten-point plan announced this week the Government is to phase out gas for existing homes by 2035 meaning millions of boilers across the private rented sector are on borrowed time. Although this is to start with new build projects it is the...
Housing Bulletin July-September 2020
Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin July-September 2020 Publication Released 26 November The Bulletin and previous editions can be found on the Professional Services Unit (PSU) website, at the link below: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/topics/housing-statistics The...
Lets with Pets – New legislation going through Parliment
A second reading of the Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) Bill is due in January 2021. If this Bill is given Royal Assent it could force agents and landlords to remove ‘no pet clauses’ from their tenancy agreements. Until now it was easy to...
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars from HMRC
You can now claim for periods starting 1 November under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), which is running until the end of March for all parts of the UK. You will still need to submit all final claims for periods up to 31 October on or before 30...
Extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – Get ready to claim – HMRC
The new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance is now available on GOV.UK. To check if you’re eligible and to get ready to claim from this week, go to GOV.UK and search 'Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme'. You’ll be able to apply for CJRS online from...
Extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – more information available – HMRC
Today’s announcements Today the Chancellor has announced that CJRS will be extended until the end of March 2021 for all parts of the UK. For claim periods running to 31 January 2021, the UK Government will pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for hours not worked,...
Housing Statement from Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín 3 November 2020
Housing Statement from Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín 3 November 2020 Date published: 03 November 2020 Topics: Housing Housing Statement from Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín Thank you for the opportunity to make this statement to the Assembly today, in...
Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
In light of the increased restrictions needed to curb the coronavirus pandemic, the UK government is introducing additional economic measures to support you and your employees. Latest changes that may impact you The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), which was...
Stormont to discuss NI Housing issues – including the Private Rented Sector Review
The Minister is scheduled to speak in the NI Assembly on Tuesday the 3rd of November around 10.30am on Housing issues and this will include the Private Rented Sector review. You may wish to listen or check Hansard.
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme closes on 31 October and you will need to make any final claims on or before 30 November. The Job Support Scheme opens on 1 November, with claims opening on 8 December. Make sure you have the latest information by...