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Housing FAQs

by Carol Trickett

Q: Please could you give me the details of the rent deposit bond scheme? Q: What is Selective Licensing? Q: What does being ‘Fit and proper’ mean? Q: What does

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Changes to Council Tax Discounts for Empty and Second Homes

by Carol Trickett

Changes to Council Tax Discounts and Exemptions The Government is proposing changes to Council Tax discounts and exemptions in respect of empty homes and second homes. There will also be

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The Gas Safety Register

by Carol Trickett

Gas Safe Register is the new hallmark for gas safety in Great Britain. From 1 April 2009, Gas Safe Register replaces the CORGI gas registration scheme as the official gas safety

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Selective Licensing in Hyndburn 2018 – 2023

by Stuart Sambrook

Application forms and guidance on completing the application are available to download from this webpage. Having downloaded the form, it can either be printed and filled out by hand or filled out

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