News

December 2024

Home Safe

The importance of inspections in licensing schemes - Insights from a local authority’s proactive approach to raising housing standards

Property inspections are essential for gaining an accurate reflection of PRS housing conditions within a licensing area, as demonstrated by Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s partnership with Home Safe to deliver their comprehensive inspection programme.

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Harry Ulaeto

Government abolishes prior approval requirement for selective licensing schemes larger than 20%

From 23 December 2024, local authorities can implement selective licensing schemes over 20% without requiring prior approval from the Secretary of State.

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Harry Ulaeto

How to keep discretionary licensing schemes within budget

With upcoming reforms of local government funding, councils face new challenges. This article explores the complexities of budgeting, licensing fees, and the potential benefits of using a delivery partner to deliver a scheme.

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Harry Ulaeto

How the partnership working model can deliver better outcomes for Selective Licensing schemes

The partnership delivery model tackles common challenges in property licensing, such as improving landlord communication and streamlining compliance.

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