The Welsh government has announced that a statutory registration and licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation in Wales will be introduced.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has opened 'Consultation on timescales for repairs in the social rented sector' on Awaab's Law with cost implications for private landlords.

HMRC's latest One-To-Many letter campaign targets landlords claiming tax relief on high levels of repair costs.

For over twenty years more than 700 sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted for fraud by the Post Office. In January 2024 the Government announced a 'mass exoneration' to clear their criminal convictions and agreeing to make an upfront payment of £75,000 in extra compensation.

Happy New Year!

We start the year with last minute tips for Self Assessment and a new Agent Update; noting that the Spring Budget is set for 6 March and that a new condoc considers transparency for land-holding trusts.