Landlords look to forum for best practice
Private landlords can get up-to-date tips on how to hit high standards at a forum next week.
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Grant boost raises ceiling for landlords
Banbury landlords can now apply for grant funding of up to £15,000 to renovate their properties when they sign up to Cherwell District Council’s bond scheme.
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Letting fee refund is win for renters
Tenants should check the wording of their contracts, says the council, after a recent warning to letting agents saw £34,416 of unlawful fees and deposits refunded.
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Green living scheme opens doors to public
House hunters are invited to discover an innovative eco-friendly housing scheme in Banbury.
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Independence and care coexist at new development
Older residents will have greater choice when planning for their future needs as new extra care housing is developed across north Oxfordshire.
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Local landlords asked to help refugees from Syria
Landlords from across the Cherwell area are being asked to help accommodate refugee families from war-torn Syria.
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Rent refund for victim of unlawful eviction
A Bicester man who was left sleeping in his car after being unlawfully evicted is set to receive a £7,960 rent refund.
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Rogue landlady convicted
A Banbury family is being supported into new accommodation after their former landlady was convicted of illegally renting out social housing.
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Autism bungalow has given Ed his life back
Moving into a purpose-built autism bungalow has been like winning the lottery for Ed Barker.
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Cherwell reaffirms affordable housing commitment
People’s choice of housing and access to affordable homes will increase as a new council housing strategy is brought into force.
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Vindication for victim of wrongful eviction
A Bicester man who was left sleeping in his car after being unlawfully evicted from his home could get a sizable rent refund after Cherwell District Council successfully prosecuted his landlord.
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Shiny new home for the new year
NHS Administration Manager Ellie Weston is looking forward to moving into her own home this January thanks to Cherwell District Council’s affordable housing scheme.
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated
With cold weather forecast for tonight and over the next few days, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is currently in effect.
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Call for all views on affordable housing
Residents are being invited to have their say on the types of homes they want to see built, as part of a council consultation.
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Top tips for landlords at event
Private landlords can get up-to-date tips on how to hit high standards at a free forum next week.
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Gardeners Close proves a hit with new homeowners
Local workers are invited to tour a show home as properties at a shared ownership development in Bicester are snapped up.
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New homes to give caravan site lease of life
The regeneration of Banbury’s Canalside area has progressed with the approval of 63 apartments off Station Approach.
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Plans progress at major housing and employment site
Plans which would deliver up to 1,500 homes and over 750 jobs in south east Bicester have advanced with an important council planning decision.