Changes in EPC regulations: the implications for landlords, tenants and funders
From 1 April 1 2023 landlords are unable to continue letting properties with EPC ratings below ‘E’ without a legitimate reason.
VAT changes will affect businesses providing accommodation and catering
Businesses providing accommodation services or catering should be aware of the changes to VAT taking place from 1 October 2021.
Last chance to apply for business grants
Businesses across England are being encouraged to apply for Small Business or Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Grants before the schemes close.
Government plan to cut red tape for farmers
Farmers in England are set to benefit from the government plans to simplify the basic payment Scheme (BPS) and cut red tape.
Planning Update – Build, Build, Build
The Government has announced a new deal to help put new jobs and infrastructure at the centre of the Government’s Economic Growth Strategy, with a commitment to ‘build, build, build’ to help the recovery following COVID-19.
Deadline to download Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme application
The deadline for requesting Countryside Stewardship Pack online is due to close on Tuesday 30th June.
Details announced for Dairy Response Fund
Farmers in England who have lost 25% or more of their April 2020 average price paid per litre compared to February 2020 will be able to apply through the RPA for a single payment.
Blanket relaxation of the three-crop rule
Environment Minister George Eustice has said there will be a blanket relaxation of the three crop rule for farmers due to widespread flooding.
Property inspections, maintenance and repairs during COVID-19
Repairs will depend whether they are “essential” or not. Essential repairs might include things like a severe leak causing damage to property or electrics such as a burst water mains pipe, or a broken boiler leaving a property without heat or hot water.
Basic Payment Scheme Key Dates
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) opens on 12 March, and runs until 15 May 2020 without penalty or by midnight on 9 June (with late application penalties applying).