Shabby room service
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Latest changes to the UK's Housing Act have done little to help tenants, according to many letting agents. It is now possible, for example, for a landlord to take legal action if a tenant is two months in arrears, rather than the previous three. There are some tenants who persistently fail to pay rent when they can afford to do so, but in general this change will have a negative impact on tenants who are in genuine financial hardship. There is very strong demand for rental property, and this has encouraged many unscrupulous people to become landlords.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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House policy: taking sides on gazumping and the law
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The UK Labour party plans to outlaw the practice of gazumping, when a house vendor accepts an offer from a prospective purchaser and then takes a higher offer from a second prospective purchaser. This move has gained support from estate agents, who often bear the brunt of the anger of the prospective purchaser whose offer has been rejected. However, some observers feel that the Labour party's plans are unworkable, as there are many legitimate reasons for deciding not to go ahead with a house purchase.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Everywhere, the newcomers are flooding in
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Living on or near a canal has become increasingly popular in the UK. Some people choose to live in a converted mill, warehouse or factory close to a canal, while others choose to actually live on the canal, in a narrowboat. Living in a narrowboat can be a very attractive way of life, as it offers constantly changing scenery. Some observers are concerned about canals becoming overcrowded, while others are concerned about a trend towards uniformity in canal-side buildings.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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