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How will housing benefit changes affect Scottish landlords?

May 23, 2012   Jim   Add Comment
scottish landlords, RSLs

In October 2013, the UK government plans to introduce radical changes to the benefits system, including housing benefit, which will affect Scottish Landlords.  The Government intends to introduce a single “universal” credit which will be paid to claimants of working age. The idea is to simplify the system for claimants, and make it easier for

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What are Collateral Warranties? Explaining the Basics

July 01, 2011   Lauren   Add Comment

What is a collateral warranty? A collateral warranty is a contract which is designed to establish a contractual link between a third party (“the beneficiary”) and a contractor or consultant who has carried out certain works. Why are they required? In the case of a building contract, collateral warranties are a promise from the contractor

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Welfare Reform and RSLs, the Debate Continues

June 16, 2011   Jim   Add Comment

The Welfare Reform bill which is currently progressing through parliament at Westminster has created much debate in the housing sector. Much of the debate has involved the proposed introduction of a “universal credit”, a single benefit payment for all claimants. This credit would: replace all existing benefits  involve the eventual removal of Housing Benefit as

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Housing Allocations Policy

June 01, 2011   Christine   Add Comment

Given that a Registered Social Landlord’s Allocation Policy is a public document it requires to be up to date and in keeping with:- • an Association’s Rules, • current legislation, including the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 as amended by the 2001 Act, the Equality Act 2010 and • all provisions in relation to Human Rights.  Most RSLs have

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