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Important information about the Job Retention Bonus – HMRC
Dear customer, We’re writing to let you know that we have published additional information on the Job Retention Bonus, including details on how to check if you’re eligible and what you need to do now to get ready to claim. You can find this by going to GOV.UK and...
How smooth is the online application process for an HMO?
We have been receiving quite a few comments regarding issues with the online HMO application process If you have had an issue and would like to add your comments in relation to the process could you please send us an email highlighting the specific problem you have...
English Housing Survey results show that Private Tenants are more satisfied than tenants in Social Housing
The latest English Housing Survey results, which related to 2018/19, indicates that 84% of private tenants were satisfied with their accommodation. This is up 1% from the previous year and is higher than the tenant satisfaction for social housing. The latest figures...
Stay ahead of the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – HMRC
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 August mean that employers will need to pay National Insurance (NI) and pension contributions for furloughed employees from their own resources as these will not be covered by future grants. Make sure you have the...
Department for Communities Stakeholder Update: 3 August 2020
Please find the latest in our regular updates on the key announcements from the Department for Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: £800,000 Access and Inclusion Programme launched New appointments and reappointments to the Historic Buildings Council Minister Ní...
Members assistance required – Have you had to give a tenant a Notice to Quit during the pandemic?
The Department of Communities has been in contact to see if we would be able to assist them with the research in relation to the decision as to whether to extend the current 12 week Notice to Quit requirement. In the early stages of the Covid 19 pandemic the Minister...
How changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 31 July impact you – from HMRC
We’re writing to remind you about changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from 31 July and what to do if you have claimed too much. What you need to do before 31 July Submit your CJRS claim for periods ending on or before 30 June 2020 by 31 July...
Stay ahead of the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – HMRC Piece
From 1 August there will be changes affecting the grant employers can claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Employers will be asked to pay National Insurance (NI) and pension contributions for furloughed employees. Make sure you have the latest...
Department for Communities Stakeholder Update: 28 July 2020
Please find the latest in our regular updates on the key announcements from the Department for Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: Ministers announce £11m to support city and town centres in their recovery Carve out a career in Heritage Skills Minister announces...
Rate Rebate Scheme – Guidance for Landlords
The Rate Rebate Scheme, administered by Land & Property Services (LPS), replaces Housing Benefit, for rates only, for home owners and tenants, of working age. To avail of the Rate Rebate Scheme a claimant must be: Entitled to Universal Credit (UC); and Liable for...