Che Succede      Quando Lasciamo    L’ Unione Europea?
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Che Succede Quando Lasciamo L’ Unione Europea?

Quest’ultimi 3 anni sono stati un po’ stressanti e faticosi. Quel venerdi quando il popolo britannico ha deciso che il Regno Unito dovrebbe lasciare L’Unione Europea, siamo rimasti in una nebbia, un periodo veramente strano, con tante domande senza risposte.

Pensiamoci un po’ - Londra, citta piena di nazionalita diverse, e certo gente che si trova nella capitale forse per il lavoro, forse per l’amore, forse per gli studi. Non importa ovunque si va, italiani, spagnoli, francesi, polachi, ecetera, si sono trasferiti a Londra, ma non sanno se devono continuare ad affittare casa, estendere il contratto di lavoro o partire.

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The 5th Directive -  Anti-Money Laundering
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The 5th Directive - Anti-Money Laundering

As from the 10th January 2020, all letting agents who manage properties which, INDIVIDUALLY, have an income of 10,000 Euros or more per month, must now comply with regulations set out in the 5th Money Laundering Directive.

From May 2020, all letting agents across the UK have 12 months to register with HMRC if they sit within the requirements set out above. Even though the registration portal is not yet available, Customer due diligence (CDD) checks must be carried out new tenants and landlords on or from 10th January 2020. This process will also apply any existing tenancy is renewed after this date, meaning that letting agents will need to carry out  CDD checks at that point .

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The Renter’s Reform Bill - An Overview
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The Renter’s Reform Bill - An Overview

The Queen’s Speech last month confirmed some quite significant plans to further change the housing sector. These reforms affecting England, were announced on the 19th December, further cementing the Government’s intention to herald a new style housing sector.

The key elements of the Bill aim to restore a balance and fairness between landlords and tenants.

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Nine Ladies, Children, Elderly, Young, Disabled, Dancing - The Importance of Equality
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Nine Ladies, Children, Elderly, Young, Disabled, Dancing - The Importance of Equality

The Equality Act is relied upon and used in every sphere of our daily lives, it’s prevalent wherever we work or live.

The definition by the Oxford English Dictionary is -the fact of being equal in rights, status, advantages, etc.racial/social/sexual equality, equality of opportunity, the principle of equality before the law (= the law treats everyone the same)

The Equality Act of 2010 brought together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. The Act provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. It provides Great Britain with a discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society.

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