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Podcast: The Property Nomads Podcast
Episode: More licencing, Higher Fees + Increasing pressure on Landlords
Description: Rob talks about the recent proposal by Leeds City Council to implement the highest licensing fee for landlords in the UK, set at £1,225, which represents a 45% increase from the current rate, raising concerns about selective licensing schemes, arguing that these initiatives are primarily cash-generating measures rather than genuine efforts to improve housing standards. KEY TAKEAWAYS Leeds City Council has proposed raising the licensing fee for landlords to £1,225, marking a 45% increase from the current fee, which is the highest in the UK. The increase in licensing fees is likely to be passed on to tenants through higher ren...