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Raising a tenancy deposit 'more of a cash flow problem than an affordability issue'
Buy-to-let landlords generally recognise the importance of taking a deposit from a tenant and placing it in a government-backed tenancy deposit...
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The most popular rental areas unveiled
Property search data from Rightmove over the past 12 months has been analysed to reveal the most sought-after areas for a...
BTL landlords urged to prepare for New Year void periods
All landlords experience void periods when renting their property, and that is why it is important to adopt a strategy to...
BTL landlord ordered to pay almost £2k for unlicensed property in Scarborough
A buy-to-let landlord has been fined £1,384 after pleading guilty to failing to selectively license a rental property he owns in...
Warning of rocketing rents amid a stark housing shortage
With more landlords selling properties than buying them, at a time when there is growing demand from tenants for rental properties, the private rental...
Battery-powered smoke alarms failed in more than a third of property fires
As you will undoubtedly know, it is a legal requirement to ensure your rental property has adequate smoke detectors installed. Some landlords...
Scottish landlords remain confident in long-term prospects of PRS
Despite the political and economic uncertainty, SafeDeposits Scotland has found that the vast majority of landlords north of the border remain...
Tenants: what are the most common general election issues?
Brexit, climate change and the environment, and education are the top three issues for tenants as they prepare to cast their...
Landlord left £30,000 out of pocket after tenant from hell destroys property
A buy-to-let landlord has been left with a major clean-up bill after a tenant from hell trashed his rental property in...
Landlord installs 'cage' around thermostat to stop tenants turning heating up
Brits are in for a chilly week with temperatures continuing to drop, but that has not deterred a landlord in west...
77% of buy-to-lets are now bought through a limited company, says online broker Habito
It's becoming more and more popular for landlords in the UK to buy properties through limited companies, rather than as individuals....
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Moving home? Here's your guide to property jargon
When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely be faced with words, phrases, acronyms and...
East Hampshire's rental market is enjoying a real boom
There has been a significant increase in letting market activity in East Hampshire, according to Zoopla. The property portal reports that East...
Government attacked for 'incoherent' approach to PRS
The government has been attacked by a former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee for its "incoherent" approach...
A fifth of BTL landlords seeking to add high yielding HMOs to portfolio
Buy-to-let landlords are increasingly favouring Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and more complex property types due to the often higher yields...
What are renters really looking for?
Whether you are about to acquire a new property or preparing to re-let an existing home, it is helpful to know...
How to get CGT relief when passing on a buy-to-let property to your children
For most people, their properties are their most valuable asset. And for anyone with children, the consequence of not having made...
One in four Brits plan bank holiday DIY
When living in a rental property, it is only natural that your tenants will want to make it feel like home...
Rental market defies usual summer slowdown
There has been a further improvement in letting market activity, according to board company Agency Express. The number of new rental property listings...
It is good practice to have a well prepared inventory to ensure a risk-free tenancy
The government's decision to cap tenancy deposits at no more than five weeks' rent where the annual rent is up to...
Landlords - protect your home while tenants are away this summer
The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....
Property remains a good 'long-term investment'
Although new capital gains tax rules could cost some landlords thousands of pounds when they sell up, property is still a...
Rental yields hit two-year high
Rental yields have increased to their highest level for two years, according to the latest edition of Kent Reliance for Intermediaries'...
Half of private Landlords use rental property to supplement monthly income
A new survey by Precise Mortgages has found that 52% of buy-to-let landlords are using rental properties to supplement their employed...
Scotland's fastest growing rental market unveiled
Rents rose in most areas of Scotland during the month of May, the latest figures from Your Move Scotland show, as...
Two-thirds of rental applicants deemed unsuitable
Landlords now face the prospect of two unsuccessful tenant applications on average for every successful one, resulting in an increase in...
How the tenant fee ban is changing buy-to-let
The tenant fee ban is new to most of the UK, but has been in place in Scotland since 2012. Advocates...
Letting market activity picking up momentum
There was a significant improvement in the letting market, the latest figures from Agency Express shows. The number of new rental property...
Landlord questioned over 'threatening letter' to letting agent
A private landlord who was reported to police for sending what has been described as a "threatening letter" to a letting...
BTL landlords need new licence to rent out properties in Slough
Private landlords will soon need to obtain a new licence to rent out property with multiple individually let rooms in Slough,...
BTL landlords in Scotland need to prepare for new regulation
With less than a year until new legislation surrounding energy performance certificates (EPCs) is introduced in Scotland, buy-to-let landlords north of...
What do landlords need to know about the deposit cap?
The Tenant Fees Act, better known simply as the tenant fees ban, is coming into force from June 1 2019. It...
BTL landlords in Scotland continue to enjoy strong yields
Scotland's rental market continued to go from strength to strength, with the average rental property north of the border generating a...
Growing number of English landlords investing in Scotland's BTL sector
There has been a notable rise in the number of English landlords investing in Scotland's buy-to-let sector thanks to cheaper property prices...
Landlords who sold up last year made an average £80,000 profit
The average buy-to-let landlord made £80,000 profit upon selling their rental property in 2018, new figures show. Landlords in London made the...
Government urged to 'stimulate' rental home supply with 'pro-growth taxation'
The UK is facing a private rented housing crisis unless the government takes rapid action to stop landlords selling up, according...
Many BTL landlords 'are now looking towards Scotland to maximise returns'
The average rental yield returned to investors with property in Scotland has increased for the first time since March 2017, Your...
Rental prices rise 1.7% in Scotland
Scottish rents continued to edge up in the first quarter of the year, the latest figures show. The Scottish national average increased...
Letting market activity picks up momentum
There has been an improvement in the letting market, according to board company Agency Express. The number of new rental property listings...
New research predicts that 'worse is yet to come' for private landlords
Returns for private landlords have dropped in recent years, while strong returns have instead come from investing in corporate residential landlords, according...
What parts of the home do people neglect to clean?
End of tenancy cleaning is the single biggest cause of deposit deductions, which is why having a cleaning checklist to ensure...
HMO landlord fined after council investigation
A private landlord has been ordered to pay £800 in fines and costs after investigators discovered several deficiencies in a property...
Top 10 most popular rental areas in London unveiled
Property search data from Zoopla over the past 12 months has been analysed to reveal the most sought-after areas for a...
BTL landlord ordered to pay £17k for endangering the lives of his tenants
A buy-to-let landlord in Stevenage has been fined £14,000 and told to pay Stevenage Borough Council's legal costs of £2,845.50 and...
Strong and stable market 'could convince many to expand their portfolios'
Buy-to-let landlords north of the border continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the...
Almost half of tenants claim poor health due to condition of their home
Nearly half of tenants in the UK claim to have suffered health problems and injury as a direct result of conditions...
Tax changes could lead to a surge in BTL landlords selling up
There could soon be a sharp rise in the number of buy-to-let looking to sell up as a consequence of the...
Buy-to-let landlords under pressure to increase rents
Tax and legislative changes have unsurprisingly left many buy-to-let investors with little alternative but to pass costs onto tenants by pushing up...
Landlords urged to buy properties with high service charges and then take control
Buy-to-let landlords should not be deterred from acquiring leasehold properties, but rather target homes with 'high service charges', and then set...
Tenant sentenced to 12 years in prison for burning down rental property
A tenant who was found guilty of deliberately burning down a property he was renting four years ago was sentenced to...
Avoid carpet in rental properties when renting to young families with kids
With a growing number of young families choosing to rent instead of buy, more landlords are now accepting tenants with young...
Landlord ordered to pay almost £5k for 'cutting corners in terms of fire safety'
A buy-to-let landlord has been ordered to pay a fine of £2,646, costs of £2,000 and a victim surcharge of £170...
Landlord who 'pinched, punched and kicked' his female tenant is prosecuted
A buy-to-let landlord who used violence and intimidation to illegally evict his tenant has been handed a suspended jail sentence and...
Five tips for reducing void periods
For landlords, experiencing occasional void periods is inevitable and often out of your control. If a tenant's circumstances change, they could...
BTL landlord ordered to pay more than £10k for badly maintained property
Toilet flushing discharged into the rear yard of a property, broken fire alarms and faulty electrics were among the defects found...
UK buy-to-let landlords claimed £17.7bn in tax relief last year – claim
Despite government cuts, a new report claims that buy-to-let landlords in the UK claimed £17.7bn in tax relief last year, up...
It's simple: Immaculately presented rental properties will get a 'higher price'
From furniture and lighting to bedding and tabletop items, there is a lot that can be done to improve a property's...
Hostmaker lists with Spotahome to offer landlords more flexible tenancy terms
Hostmaker, a leading Airbnb and holiday rental property management specialist, claims to have found a way to fill the low-season and...
Britain braces for temperature drop: is your boiler covered?
With temperatures set to drop over the next few days, it is important that landlords check whether they have protection for...
Letting agent is expelled from The Property Ombudsman scheme
Landlords in West Bromwich should be aware that local letting agent, The Lettings Shop (TLS), located in High Street has been...
BTL mortgages could help landlords meet Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
Just 4% of landlords and tenants had in April this year heard of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), claims research by...
Top tips for first-time landlords
Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you're doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...
Rents set to rise in London next year
Rents in London are expected to increase further in 2019 due to the widening supply-demand imbalance in the capital's rental market,...
Liverpool leading the way for annual house price growth and affordability
Liverpool has managed a very interesting and appealing double win, according to data from Hometrack. The city not only topped the list...
Research reveals worrying lack of landlord awareness
The private rented sector is a challenging landscape to negotiate, with tax changes and ever-changing regulation meaning that landlords now, more...
Why it's crucial to work with a reputable letting agent
Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...
Landlord's son ordered to pay £1,650 after changing locks over rent arrears
A landlord's son has been ordered to pay £1,000 compensation to a tenant after changing the locks with her belongings still...
Tenants spend a third of their gross pay on rent
Tenants typically spend a third of their monthly salary before tax on rent, new figures show, but there are wide regional...
October's criteria searches shows fresh appetite for BTL investment opportunities
Knowledge Bank's Criteria Activity Tracker for October suggests that property remains a popular investment option. In terms of buy-to-let, two of the...
Paragon extends BTL range for expat landlords and holiday lets
Paragon has added to its buy-to-let mortgage range to include mortgages for expat landlords with rental property in the UK and...
Growth in social media screening highlights need for tenant referencing
Tenant referencing has once again been a topic of hot debate over the past few weeks, following a fresh study that...
Almost a third of first-time buyers want landlords to sell to long-term tenants
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver his Budget today, research from Aldermore has revealed the measures prospective first-time buyers want put...
Landlords take a 'long-term performance view of their portfolios'
The reversal of controversial alterations to mortgage interest relief and the scrapping of the 3% stamp duty surcharge on additional properties understandably...
Rental prices continue to 'gradually pick up'
A number of tenants have been hit by rent rises over the past 12 months as landlords respond to extra taxes...
Landlords could be offered tax incentive for longer tenancies
The government is considering plans to provide financial incentives for those offering longer tenancies, according to the Sunday Times. The government is...
Landlord ordered to pay £4,000 and do 100 hours community service
A buy-to-let landlord has been handed a two-year suspended sentence, ordered to pay more than £4,000 and given 100 hours of...
More tenants are renewing their contracts instead of moving
Tenants are adopting a longer-term view to renting property, with more private renters looking to renew their existing contracts, new research...
More than half of landlords optimistic about the future of the BTL market
Going by press headlines, it would be easy to imagine that buy-to-let landlords in the UK are struggling to keep going...
Here are some useful tips when doing an end of tenancy clean yourself
Having a cleaning checklist to ensure your property is in a good condition is important for both landlords and tenants. End of...
Landlord ordered to pay more than £10k for illegally evicting tenant
A private tenant was shocked when he returned home to find the locks to his rental property had been changed and...
Government urged to stop 'penalising' BTL landlords
The government must move now to start supporting those that invest in the private rented sector or risk seeing significantly more...
Tenants who complain almost twice as likely to be evicted, says Citizens Advice
Private renters who complain to their landlord about problems at their rental property, including issues such as damp and mould, are...
How Brexit could impact the buy-to-let market
On 29 March 2019, the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union (EU). Despite the profound significance of this event,...
A fifth of landlords plan to remain in buy-to-let indefinitely
One in five landlords plan to stay in the buy-to-let market indefinitely, with the same number of portfolio landlords foreseeing the...
Rental market activity slows for the summer
There was a drop in the number of properties 'let' last month, while there was also a decline in the number...
Landlord incentivises needed to 'stop rents from spiralling out of control'
The government must start to provide financial incentives for buy-to-let landlords prepared to offer longer tenancies or risk seeing rents soar,...
Does your letting agent belong to a valid redress scheme?
When a tenant paid his initial one month's rent in addition to a tenancy deposit in exchange for the keys to...
No stress test Buy to Let Mortgage solutions
If the rental income calculation on your BTL doesn't stack up we can help. If you wish to finance a new...
Rising rents hit a 10-month high
There was a further rise in the number of tenants in the private rented sector experiencing a rent hike in June...
The summer rental market - top tips for landlords
While the UK weather continues to defy all expectation, with scorching temperatures raging across the country, the rental market in London...
Letting market activity continues to pick up momentum
There has been a further improvement in the letting market, according to board company Agency Express. The number of new rental property...
Secured loans for HMO property from £30,000 plus @ 65% LTV
If you are a landlord who wishes to raise extra finance against a HMO without remortgaging your existing deal then a...
New rental listings set to drop sharply amid landlord exodus
An exodus of landlords from the buy-to-let market has caused a significant drop in rental property listings in recent month with...
Longer-term tenancy plan is 'a political move aimed at the renter vote'
The idea of the property-owning democracy has deep roots and has long defined housing policy in this country, with various schemes...
Random rental property spot checks could improve standards in the PRS
Most private landlords would oppose the idea of arbitrary checks of their rental properties by local authorities, but that has not...
Secured loans against BTL rental property – what you need to know
Historically secured loans against buy to let property were seen as a last chance option for a landlords borrowing needs. In...
Government urged to take action to restrict BTL landlords
Buy-to-let landlords are having an adverse impact on home ownership, according to new research. Fresh analysis by Onward suggests that the government...
Kent Reliance launches income-backed buy-to-let proposition
Specialist mortgage lender Kent Reliance has launched an income-backed buy-to-let mortgage for limited companies and individual lending. The mortgage provider will now...
A fifth of landlords 'fell into' buy-to-let
One in five landlords in this country entered the buy-to-let sector without even planning to, finding themselves with a property 'accidentally'...
South West has highest proportion of rented properties let as second homes
The number of properties rented as a second home in Great Britain reached 13,680 last year, the highest number on record,...
Landlords: How to sell your unwanted rental properties quickly for cash
Having a poor performing rental property or one you simply wish to get rid of quickly can be a real drain...
What features and facilities would renters pay a premium for?
Tenants are often willing to pay more for perks that add something special to a rental property, whether it is a...
Will the Chelsea Flower Show inspire you to add value to your property?
For the next five days, the grounds of the Royal Hospital in SW3 will be home to the world's most prestigious...
Unscrupulous landlord fined for unsafe property
A rogue landlord has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 after being found guilty of a number of breaches relating to...
Buy-to-let activity is 'alive and kicking'
The buy-to-let market in London and the South East has seen stronger levels of activity since the start of the year...
Landlords slapped with hefty fine after ignoring planning and licensing laws
A buy-to-let landlord in North West London has been ordered to pay more than £10,000 for licensing breaches in connection with...
Councillor in charge of punishing rogue landlords failed to declare rental property
A Labour councillor tasked with clamping down on rogue landlords has found herself in hot water after failing to declare a...
Supply decline pushes Scottish rental prices up
The number of rental homes on the market in Scotland dropped in the first quarter of the year, while demand from...
What do renters look for in a rental property?
For landlords, it is not always easy to guess what prospective tenants are looking for when getting a vacant property 'rental...
Some landlords struggling with 'complex' BTL legislation
New buy-to-let regulations are making it harder for landlords to keep up to speed with complex compliance responsibilities, as the government...
BTL landlords in the north of England more likely to face void periods
Void periods are inevitable. But no landlords wants to experience excessive or lengthy void periods as that can significantly impact the...
Free industry guidance to help landlords 'stay on 'right side of the law'
New 'Home Safety Guidance' has been released by the Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) to help landlords meet their obligations and ensure...
Seven in ten prospective tenants think deposit-free renting is a good idea
Seven in ten prospective tenants registered with MovingSoon.co.uk, a website that advertises affordable housing for renters, believe deposit-free renting is a...
Landlords should be offered tax incentives, says Tory peer
Lord Flight, a former Conservative Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, has once again criticised his own party's buy-to-let tax changes,...
Tory councillor fined AGAIN for being a rogue landlord
A Conservative councillor has been ordered to pay more than £57,000 after being taken to court by his own council for...
What makes Sheffield a property investment hotspot?
In recent years, cites within the north of the UK have become more and more popular within the property investment world,...
Landlord fined more than £20k for overcrowding
A rogue landlord has been fined in excess of £20,000 after renting a single house out to three separate families. Veli Bunul...
Average BTL landlord who sold last year gained £86,651 – Countrywide
The average buy-to-let investor who sold their rental property in 2017 did so for £86,651 more than they paid for it,...
Treasury urged to 'encourage and support landlords'
The Treasury should focus on easing the housing crisis by thinking more 'creatively' and using taxation to 'encourage and support' buy-to-let...
Should renters with pets be given greater rights?
Many people with pets still find it difficult to find a rental property, and that is largely due to the potential...
Top tips to keep your boiler warm this winter
Amid what is likely to be one of the coldest Februarys for a century the last thing you need – or...
Landlords, Let Your Property for Free!
This February HomeRenter announces new trial offer package... HomeRenter, the online lettings marketplace which launched a beta version in Autumn 2017 and...
How to improve the rental market for tenants
Landlord licensing, a database of rogue landlords and improved rent controls are among some of the primary measures proposed by renters...
Landlord ordered to pay more than £4k for 'appalling' property
A but-to-let landlord in south east London has been penalised for allowing his elderly tenants to live in a property that...
Reality star makes surprise appearance on Judge Rinder over dispute with landlord
Ex-Big Brother TV star Heavy D was humiliated on ITV daytime show Judge Rinder yesterday after having a case against his...
BTL landlords will still claim £16.7bn in relief despite tax changes
Buy-to-let landlords will still benefit from £16.7bn worth of tax relief, based on claims from the latest year's tax returns, even...
Is there an uoccupancy clause in your building insurance?
Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to check the small print in their building insurance to ensure that their building insurance covers...
Higher demand for five-year fixes as landlords seek a 'great rate for longer'
A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are looking to lock into mortgage deals offering a longer period of certainty, such as...
Landlord fined over £11,000 after being found guilty of multiple offences
A buy-to-let landlord in Flintshire has been given 28 days to pay a fine of £11,081 after being found guilty of...
Evicted tenant treated for depression as tax hikes force landlords to sell up
A mother of five who was forced to endure what has been described as 'six months of family hell' is being...
3mc launches new expat buy-to-let deal
3mc has launched a new buy-to-let mortgage deal designed for use by British expats, which is funded by Aldermore Bank. Borrowing rates...
UK letting market enjoys 'robust' boost, claims Agency Express
There has been a significant improvement in the letting market, according to board company Agency Express. The number of new rental property...
Are private landlords discriminating against students?
The majority of private landlords will not rent to students because they are concerned about the damage they could do to...
Accidental landlords add 80,000 rented homes to the market
A slower sales market in the south of England has revived the accidental landlord as more people chose to rent their...
Buy-to-let landlords must take tenant affordability into account
While demand for rental property remains strong, landlords always have to be mindful of tenants' ability to pay higher prices, according...
Rogue landlords urged to 'take notice' after hefty fine is issued in Bucks
A landlord has been handed a £10,000 fine after failing to properly maintain his rental property, leaving tenants living in substandard...
Colchester landlord ordered to pay almost £9k for poor property management
A buy-to-let landlord in Colchester has been fined for poor property management that left a family in Wimpole Road, CO1, living...
App claims to make it 'more profitable' for landlords to rent to students
A new student lettings app has been launched by SPCE that will potentially make it easier for landlords to find student...
Tenant had the 'legal right' to break back into landlord's property, says council
Havering Council has defended its decision to advise a tenant to break back into a rental property that she had vacated...
Landlord faced with eviction costs after council tells tenant to break into his flat
A landlord in Essex has had to start eviction proceedings to remove a sitting tenant after she broke back into a...
Abandoned homes are 'disgusting' and 'wearing me down', says landlord
A landlord in Burnley fears that he will be left with no choice but to board up and abandon his rental...
Top tips to avoid tenant disputes
Dealing with tenant disputes is one of the biggest challenges landlords must overcome, and can sometimes prove both expensive and time-consuming...
Prime rents rise in the Home Counties as demand grows
Prime rents across the Home Counties increased further in the third quarter of the year as the market recovery continued, underpinned...
What are the most important factors when renting?
Fresh research carried out by Usurv on behalf of landlord insurance specialists Cover4LetProperty reveals that for 88% of renters, the cost...
Landlord fined over £11,600 for overcrowding
A landlord in Luton has been fined £11,620 for letting an unlicensed and poorly-maintained house in the town which is classed...
Landlords slapped with heavy fine for cramming tenants into rat-infested home
Two landlords have been fined more than £85,000 for illegally cramming tenants into a rental property in Leytonstone, east London, and...
Monthly boost for rental property supply
The number of new rental property listings increased by 2.4% during August compared to the same month a year ago, the...
Landlord fined for putting tenants at 'serious risk of death'
A private landlord in Liverpool has been handed a hefty fine for putting his tenants at risk of fire. Following an inspection...
Top tips every landlord should consider when investing in student property
A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...
Landlord's prosecution must act as a 'warning to others', says councillor
A landlord in Sheffield has been prosecuted for illegally evicting his tenant by simply giving him just a few hours notice...
Rents fall in London despite greater demand from tenants
Average rents continued to fall across many parts of London during the second quarter of the year despite the fact that...
Nightmare tenants exposed
In what is a welcome change to the landlord bashing articles often featured in the media, the Liverpool Echo has published...
Rental supply to dwindle as landlords look to sell
The supply of homes is set to fall while demand from tenants continues to increase, according to the latest research from...
Landlord jailed for Capital Gains fraud
A landlord has been jailed for failing to declare Capital Gains Tax from the sale of his rental properties. Richard Fuller, 53,...
Landlords south of the border 'will be envious of the Scottish market'
Landlords north of the border continue to enjoy a higher yield on their properties than those in England and Wales, according...
Top tips for maintaining your rental property during the summer months
Maintaining your property is one of the most important aspects of being a homeowner or landlord, and that includes giving your...
Landlord fined for gas safety breaches
A private landlord has been prosecuted after failing to maintain gas appliances at his rental property in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. Llanelli Magistrates' Court...
More than a quarter of private renters keep pets a secret from landlord
The rise in the number of people living in private rented accommodation in recent years has created an unexpected number of...
Top tips: A few options to help protect your profits and limit loss
The anti-landlord policies adopted by the government has had an adverse impact on private landlords, especially the smaller players, over the...
New mobile app for landlords and tenants launched by Hampton International
Hamptons International has released its first mobile application for both landlords and tenants, offering them instant access to their personal account...
Ensure your homes stand out from the crowd with 'beautifully enhanced photos'
Have you ever viewed a property listing of a property for sale or to let on the internet and wondered what...
Landlord is fined for 'blighting' neighbours by dumping rubbish
A landlord has been fined almost £1,300 for dumping rubbish at the rear of his rental property in Grays. Ardon Jardine, who...
Landlords and Tenants Get the Ultimate Cleaning Checklist for your Property
Having a cleaning checklist to ensure your property is in a good condition is essential for both landlords and tenants. Award-winning...
Barrister who turned out to be a rogue landlord is brought to justice
A barrister, who often represented landlords and tenants, has been fined for breaking the law, after it turned out that he...
Unlicensed landlord fined for poorly maintained rental property
A landlord who allowed tenants to live in substandard conditions in Oxford has been handed a fine of £2,500. The poorly-maintained six-bedroom...
Tax rises targeting landlords end up hurting tenants, says ex-BoE policymaker
The government's decision to increase taxes for landlords over the past 18 months or so have been described as 'profoundly wrongheaded'...
Would you 'let' your property go under the hammer?
A new rental auction platform was officially launched at an event at The Shard last night. LetsBid4Lets' software is now available to...
Save on tax: 10 ways to potentially cut what you pay to HMRC
Very few of us enjoy filling in a tax return. But here are a few suggestions put forward by London based...
Nightmare tenant jailed for setting fire to her rental property
A tenant who set fire to her flat because her landlord was planning to evict her has been sentenced to three...
The buy-to-let market in Scotland is a 'viable investment option' for landlords
The private rented sector north of the border continues to offer good investment opportunities despite existing political uncertainties and recent tax...
Home renting bidding site set to launch this month
The popularity of property auctions in the UK has increased enormously in recent years, supported by popular TV shows such as...
Landlords in Scotland enjoy 'higher returns on their investment'
Buy-to-let landlords north of the border are achieving greater returns on their investments than their counterparts south of the border, according...
LPG supplier urges rural landlords to consider switching their fuel provider
Private landlords with properties in non-mains gas areas are being urged to consider switching the fuel supply in their rural rental...
Most tenants want an 'engaged and empowered landlord', says online agent
There is a big difference in the percentage of tenants who want to meet their landlord before moving into a property...
TPO appoints new council chair
BTL landlords 'finally waking up' to mortgage interest relief change, says NLA
A growing number of private landlords are 'finally waking up' to the fact they could be pushed in to a higher...
Top universities for buy-to-let revealed
Landlords can earn attractive returns when buying property near a university, but only if they are shrewd about where they purchase,...
Don't leave your rental properties unprotected, urges Lloyds
Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can be a nightmare, but letting to bad tenants can prove costly. Investing in the private rented...
New system launched to help compare the latest buy-to-let insurance products
A new buy-to-let insurance system designed to help advisers offer landlords a simplified way to ensure that their rental property investments...
Demand for student properties set to fall due to fewer EU student applications
Demand for student accommodation has long exceeded availability across much of the UK, which largely explains why so many buy-to-let landlords...
Landlord handed two-year ban and £41k bill for putting tenants' lives at risk
A man who rented out rooms above a town centre bar has been banned from being a landlord after putting the...
Call for rental sector reform to 'protect landlords' rights' when evicting tenants
The private rental sector is in urgent need of reform to make it easier and less costly for buy-to-let landlords to...
Investec targets 'high-net-worth' investors with new BTL range
Investec Private Banking is hoping to attract more high-net-worth individuals actively looking to invest in the buy-to-let market with the launch...
Lack of due diligence could have 'financial implication for landlords'
Following a recent report which claimed that one third of private tenants would not tell their landlord if they did significant...
Landlord ordered to pay over £60,000 for 'deathtrap' in west London
The owner of a rental property in west London, which was described by a judge as a "deathtrap", has been told...
Where are rents rising fastest in England and Wales?
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Attorney: IPS Supt. Ferebee covered up Shana Taylor case to get $60,000 raise
Fired employees say IPS superintendent to blame
INDIANAPOLIS -- Some of the Indianapolis Public Schools employees who lost their jobs over the Shana Taylor case say the blame lies not with them, but with Superintendent Dr. Lewis Ferebee.
Kevin Betz represents now-fired IPS Assistant Principal William Jensen and fired Director of Student Services Deb Leser.
MORE | IPS fires assistant principal and administrator in Shana Taylor case
Ferebee found out about the alleged inappropriate relationship between the counselor and student on February 17 – the same day as Jensen and Leser, according to documents submitted to the IPS school board.
Ferebee also failed to notify police or the Department of Child Services, records say.
State law requires school employees to immediately report allegations of child abuse or neglect to police or DCS.
"Dr. Ferebee began a cover-up of the Shana Taylor matter until his pay raise was approved by the IPS Board," read the documents submitted by Betz. "Dr. Ferebee received a large pay raise and bonus of $60,000 and a 2-year contract extension for his nearly $210,000 a year job- on February 25, 2016- mere days after learning of the inappropriate relationship and failing to report it."
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Documents show Ferebee said it wasn't his job to ask more questions about what kind of relationship took place.
"Dr. Ferebee also testified on June 23, 2016 that it was not his job as chief executive and Superintendent to ask what kind of inappropriate relationship once he learned of an inappropriate relationship," read the documents.
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry reviewed the case and ultimately decided not to charge Ferebee.
"From all of the information gathered, the emails, Superintendent Ferebee had very superficial knowledge of what had occurred, at best," Curry said in April.
Jensen's attorney points out the district's policy directed Jensen to contact the head of human resources or the Title IX coordinator, not police or the Indiana Department of Child Services.
On March 8, human resources offered Jensen a $20,000 buy-out for retirement, according to documents.
Betz also pointed out that IPS failed to terminate most of the members of the "Longfellow 12," or the individuals who knew about the alleged inappropriate relationship but failed to report it.
Those individuals include Dr. Lewis Ferebee, Le Boler, Wanda Legrand, Tina Hester, Shalon Dabney, Deb Leser, William Jensen, Mark Cosand, Beryl Borel, Michael Gibbs, Dr. Kevin Brown, and Sandy Bombic.
The IPS school board accepted Hester and Dabney's resignations Thursday night. Mark Cosand resigned.
CALL 6 | Ex-IPS principal speaks about failure to report abuse allegations
The IPS Board released a statement to Call 6 Investigates Thursday night in support of Ferebee. Find the full statement below:
"The last five months have been a difficult time for IPS and the IPS family. We have been the focus of public attention due to a very unfortunate incident. An incident that was not only, in itself tragic, but also was not handled well by far too many people.
The board and the administration accept our responsibility for any mistakes. We are doing everything in our power to ensure that this never happens again. The safety and security of our students are the most important obligation we have to our families.
It is important to remind everyone, however, that despite the delays in timely reporting, the alleged abuser was barred from her school and relieved of her duties at the district's very first opportunity – the morning following the evening officials first learned of the alleged abuse.
Fortunately, this type of incident is rare. And because it is rare, and so disturbing, it attracts a lot of attention. Unfortunately, by dominating the news about our district, it also draws attention away from many important accomplishments; working with our students, teachers, families, staff, and education partners, we:
Cut in half the number of IPS schools designated as failing;
Earned the district's highest graduation rate in our storied history;
Increased the African American male graduation rate by 7%;
Completed a landmark bargaining agreement after years of no salary adjustments;
Dramatically downsized the central office and shifted more resources to schools;
Expanded preschool opportunities and grew our most popular programs;
There are so many examples of progress, real progress, in a district that has been at best, stuck in mediocrity, and at worst, failing thousands of families and their children year after year.
Significant and positive changes have come to IPS under the leadership of Dr. Ferebee. To his credit, he has kept a steady hand at the helm of this district throughout these trying times. He has maintained a focus on the right things, and not allowed the continuing coverage of this single event to slow his pace or weaken his commitment to our most important work—building a 21st century urban school system capable of uplifting lives and transforming our community.
Thank you, Dr. Ferebee.
To our friends in the media, we understand that this has been an important story to cover. We have worked hard to be responsive to your requests. We thank you for keeping the public informed on this issue, but we would also welcome your equal attention to our progress, as well as covering our challenges.
What is happening in our schools on a daily basis is both inspiring and evidence that we are on the right path. I have no doubt that if you make an effort to chronicle our progress, you will understand why all of us are so proud about how far we've come.
And much is yet to come."

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19 Competitive Team Building Games for Work
You found our list of the best competitive team building games.
Competitive team building games are activities that improve team bonds via competition. For example, Bingo, charades, and lego building. The purpose of these games is to boost team morale, practice communication and problem-solving skills, and help team members get to know each other better.
These challenges are a subset of team building games, and team building events, and are similar to team building exercises and workplace competitions.
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List of Competitive Team Building Games
From Charades to Human Snakes, here is a list of competitive games that you and your team can play to increase trust and boost team morale.
1. Balloon Caterpillar Race
The balloon caterpillar race is a fun way to get office employees to work together to achieve a common goal. This race is one of the most fun competitive team games for adults.
To play this game, divide your team members into two groups. Each player has a balloon placed between them and the player in front of them and behind them. This arrangement forms a "balloon caterpillar."
The teams have to move around obstacles, and the first team to get to the finish point without dropping a balloon wins. If any team drops a balloon before the finish line, that team has to start the race all over again. Teams can run the race simultaneously, or you can use a stopwatch to record scores.
2. Human Snakes
This activity involves the use of non-verbal cues to guide teams to victory! The goal of this game is for team members to drop objects into a container while blindfolded.
To start the game, divide your team members into two or more groups of 4 to 7 players. Players on a team stand in a straight line. Next, blindfold all team members except the player at the back of the line. This player is the sighted member and guides the rest of the team.
The sighted member guides teammates by tapping their shoulders. Team members who successfully drop a throwable into the container, remove their blindfold, go to the back of the line, and become the sighted member. A team wins when all team members have successfully dropped an object in the bucket.
3. Build A Bridge
Build a bridge is a fun game that encourages teamwork. Essentially, you and your team members have to be engineers for a day!
To start the exercise, divide players into teams. Each team must design and construct a bridge from the provided materials. Materials can be as simple as old bottles, glue, and cardboard. The team whose bridge can bear the most weight without collapsing wins the game. This game engages team members' creativity and organization skills.
Check out more problem-solving activities for groups.
4. Charades
Charades is a game most folks know. To start the activity, divide players into teams, and each team chooses a representative. This representative then selects a word or phrase to act out without using words while other team members guess the prompt. To keep the clues secret, write the words or phrases on paper and place the slips in envelopes. The phrases can be related to movies, animals, occupation, or relevant to your business.
The winner is the team with the highest number of correct guesses at the end of the game. You can set a time limit on rounds to make the game more challenging. Charades is definitely one of the more enjoyable office team building games.
You can use a charades generator to come up with prompts.
5. Scavenger Hunts
A scavenger hunt is a way to promote your team's competitive spirit. To prepare scavenger hunts, hide various objects around your workspace. You can do this activity indoors or outdoors. If your team is large, then divide contestants into groups. However, small teams can play as individuals.
You can apply variations to the winning criteria of the game. For instance, the first group to find a certain number of hidden objects wins the game. Or, the first group to find a particular object wins the game. You can set a time limit to make the hunt more challenging.
For more inspiration, check out this list of scavenger hunts for adults.
6. Virtual Bingo
Virtual team building Bingo is a great way to get your team talking and laughing. To begin, find or make a virtual Bingo card.
After that, schedule a calendar invite during a time when most teammates are free to play. It helps to be clear that the meeting is a team-building activity and let teammates know that they will be playing Bingo.
As the host, you have the option of reading each square at random. The squares may contain numbers or information relevant to your team. For example
someone who has visited Asia
someone who can play piano
Teammates to whom the description applies will virtually raise their hands or speak up. Players who have this description on their cards will mark the square. Of course, whoever yells "Bingo" first wins. Then, as needed, take a break for chit-chat and anecdotes.
If time allows, then you can play through many Bingo cards.
Pro tip: Make sure the winners receive some goodies. Emailed gift cards are usually recommendable for this kind of game. Regardless, you can still opt for other reward options like cash prizes, promotions, or free tickets to a concert.
For more ideas, check out remote work Bingo.
7. Fantasy Football
A fantasy football league is a game where participants manage an imaginary team of real-life football players. The participants score points based on the actual statistical performance of the real-life players they pick for their teams. A fantasy football league is an exciting way to help remote employees bond and get to know each other more. You can play the game on a shared spreadsheet or within a Slack thread.
Check out this superb guide to creating your company's first fantasy football league team from Bleacher Report.
8. Typing Speed Races
Typing Speed Races make one of the best competitive virtual team building games. However, you are welcome to play the game in office settings. This challenge involves producing a selected text free of errors as quickly as possible with a keyboard. To play this challenge, you can take a typing test through a typing test website. Then you can paste the test results through email or on the company's message board. Finally, compare scores and challenge coworkers to beat your highest marks.
You can make a typing speed race more interesting by teaming up with other employees to form a squad. To determine which group wins, add or average the highest scores. For fairness, ensure that all competitors take the same test from the same website.
Typing speed races are fun online challenges that help remote employees build skills and play online games together.
Check out more virtual team challenges.
9. Baby Photos
The baby photos game helps remote teammates get to know each other. However, the exercise works best if the team members understand what coworkers look like. Before the game, ask each team member to email their baby photos to you. Then form a word or slideshow document with these photos and share the presentation via email, Slack, or while screen-sharing during a Zoom meeting.
The game's goal is for participants to guess who is who within a specific time limit. Be sure to collect the answers and award points accordingly. You can give a prize to the team member with the most marks. The baby photos game is a simple but fun way to get remote team members to know each other more.
10. "Get Fit"
"Get Fit" is one of many team building fitness games that keep remote employees fit and healthy and inspires friendly competition. Work from home teams find this game enjoyable, energizing, and productive. To play this game, you can either provide smartwatches with fitness apps for your team or use the health apps on their smartphones to set challenges. Examples of these challenges include
whose heart rate can go the highest in a specific time
who can do the most exercise on their day off?
Who can take the most number of steps during weekends?
Also, you can set weekly goals and monitor team progress through the fitness apps.
For similar activities, check out online team fitness providers.
11. Lego Building
Lego building is one of the most popular competitive team building activities. The challenge does not require a high degree of expertise. To carry out this activity, divide your team into two or more groups. Next, assign lego blocks to each team and instruct the groups to construct specific structures. To make the activity more challenging and rewarding, set a time limit.
The group that completes construction first wins the game. Lego building is an excellent way to improve your team's attention to detail and promote team cooperation.
12. Paper Plane Contest
Crafting a paper plane can be a fun and worthwhile away-from-the-desk experience. In this contest, divide your team into groups and assign contestants materials to make a paper plane. Materials can be as simple as paper, tape, and paper clips.
Each group has to craft and name a unique paper plane. Upon completion, each group throws their planes in the air while the judge notes how far the plane travels. The group whose plane travels furthest wins!
13. Tug of War
Tug of War is a competitive team game in which two teams compete by pulling on opposite ends of a rope until one drags the other across a centerline. Ideally, the string should have an estimated circumference of 11cm, and you need to mark it in the middle with a centerline and two markers 4m out from the centerline. Divide your team into two groups. Each group should begin the pull by pulling the rope's centerline directly over the line drawn on the ground.
The group that successfully drags the mark on the rope closest to the opponent across the centerline wins that round. Ideally, you should conduct three rounds to decide the winning group.
14. Three-legged Race
A three-legged race is a race in which one member of each pair has their left leg linked to the other's right leg. The goal is for the partners to finish ahead of the other contestant pairs. The game requires a diverse skillset and results in lots of laughs. At the start of the race, divide your team into pairs. To win this competition, partners must work together. Carefully tie a length of rope around the ankles of both partners. When the participating groups are ready, give a go-ahead signal to racers. The group that crosses the finish line in the shortest time possible wins.
15. The Tallest Tower
This challenge tests teamwork. In this activity, members work together to achieve a common goal– build the tallest free-standing tower out of simple materials.
As with other contests, there are rules attached to this game. Each group works on building the tallest tower within a time limit. Once the time is over, measure the height of each group's tower, and the group with the tallest tower wins.
This competitive team-building game requires inventiveness, solid leadership, task division, resource management, and decision-making skills. The exercise also aids in the development of your communication abilities.
16. Egg Drop
When it comes to team building games for adults, the egg drop game is unique. The game is also known as "Defend the Egg." This exercise improves teamwork. Every organization requires teams to collaborate. This game is ideal for office get-togethers. The goal of this game is to keep the egg from breaking when dropped from a height. This exercise requires a team of no more than five people.
To start the challenge, divide your team members into groups and provide each group with materials like plastic straws, masking tape, newspaper, eggs, and cardboards.
Each group has to create a protective shield for an egg using the provided materials. Be sure to set a time limit and call the groups at the end of the specified time. Finally, drop each group's structure from about eight feet. The group whose egg remains unbroken when dropped wins the game.
This game might be a bit messy, yet it is worthwhile because the activity reveals each team's collaborative strength.
17. Pictionary
This board game has a two-player minimum and is excellent for small and large teams alike.
The materials to play the game include a pen, paper, and the Pictionary board game, which consists of the game board, a timer, two dice, and cards with words.
This game's goal is to guess what the drawer is drawing from a deck of cards. If your guess is correct, then you can move across the board. The first player to reach the end of the board wins.
18. Trivia
Trivia is brain-tasking and exciting. The game is even more enjoyable when the questions relate directly to you and your team. There are thousands of questions you can ask about your colleague's preferences and the latest inventions and renovations in your industry. This game at the office enhances workspace bonding and collaboration. Trivia is one of the competitive team building activities that do not require much preparation or explanation.
You can find sets of trivia questions online to make game setup easier. Here is a list of starter questions.
19. Soccer
Soccer is one of the best competitive team sports for work. Games can take place inside of your office instead of a stadium like the Allianz arena or Old Trafford. To organize a mini soccer match between team members, divide players into two or more teams of around eleven players. There are many variations of the game. For instance, the winner can be the team that scores the first goal or has the most number of goals within a specified period. You can customize the rules based on your preferences!
Playing competitive team games is a great way to improve collaboration. These games boost a team's competitive spirit and increase morale. Many of these competitions are playable indoors or outdoors.
In light of the famous saying, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Engaging in these competitive activities with your team strengthens group bonds and increases productivity.
Next, check out these lists of DIY Amazing Race ideas and company offsite activities.
FAQ: Competitive Team Building Games
Here are some common questions asked about competitive team building games for work.
What is a competitive team building game?
A competitive team building game is a creative activity that members of a team can engage in to increase connectedness. Such activity facilitates working together for the purpose of achieving the team's goal.
What competitive games improve teamwork?
Competitive games that facilitate bonding among workers while easing tension are numerous. Some of these team building games are board games, scavenger hunts, charades, human snakes, and the balloon caterpillar race.
What is the purpose of competitive team building games?
Competitive team building games encourage employees to work together, enhance strengths, and resolve flaws. It is sometimes necessary for employees to take a break from the desk and ease tension.
How do you make team building more competitive?
To make team building more competitive, you can incorporate some challenges into your team's schedule. Games as simple as charades can serve as "fun time" for employees. Other games include the tallest tower, baby photos, typing speed races, and soccer.


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Hiking for Singles in Queens & Long Island
Nicole Vulcan, Leaf Group
Hikes in the Queens and Long Island can take place on urban or undeveloped areas. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images )
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When you live in an urban environment, getting out into nature to go hiking can be a bit daunting. If you're single, it can be even a bit more so, since you'll have to brave being on your own in the "wilderness." But whether you live in Queens, Long Island, or any other part of New York, you have access to many other active people willing to head out on a hike nearly any day of the week. A few clubs cater specifically to singles, while others offer a wide range of activities that are sure to attract other singles.
While not solely a hiking club for singles, outdoor enthusiasts are sure to meet many new friends in a club that boasts more than 16,000 members in the New York area. The Appalachian Mountain Club (amc-ny.org) is one of the oldest hiking organizations in the country, and it often offers multiple hikes and walks throughout the New York City area on any given day. In addition to the regular hikes in Queens, Long Island and Manhattan, the club also offers weekend and extended weekend excursions for skiing, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities. Their "Sociables" weekend and extended day events are specifically geared toward singles looking to meet other singles.
Young Active Professionals
Young Active Professionals (yapclub.com/nyc) is a nationwide organization that has a mission of providing outdoor and "active" activities for singles in their 20s, 30s and 40s. The organization has an active membership in the New York City area, with events taking place several times a week. Events include fun walks and charity walks, jogging events, dinners and mixers taking place all over the city, including Queens, Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club
Jewish singles interested in the outdoors have a club in the New York area tailored specifically for them. The mission of Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York (mosaic-gny.org/joomla) is to bring Jewish people together to enjoy the outdoors. While the club is not restricted to singles, most of its members are single. The club schedules several hikes each month in Manhattan, Queens, New Jersey and other locations in the greater New York area. The club charges an annual membership fee, but participants who are not members can also pay a small fee to attend hiking events.
Meet Market Adventures
Meet Market Adventures (meetmarketadventures.com/single-newyork) is a nationally based organization designed for single people who like to engage in outdoor and other high-energy activities. Hiking activities include hiking in Central Park, hiking in Harriman State Park and holiday hike / lights tours. Other outdoor activities include back-country snowshoeing north of Queens and horseback riding in Brooklyn. Participants pay an activity fee for each event, and spaces are limited to about 15 for group hikes and similar activities.
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Q: How can I validate a search box in AngularJS? I want to do the client-side validation for a search box in AngularJs.
I tried the following,
<form name="search" ng-submit="myFunction()">

    <input name="mysearchbox" type="search" class="form-control" placeholder="Search" ng-model="search" ng-minlength="12" ng-maxlength="12" ng-pattern="/^[0-9]+$/">

</form>

But not works as expected.
Can anyone post the answer?

A: I think, your validation not working correct, cause your <form name="search" and input model ng-model="search" has same names.
Please rename something from this.
UPDATE:
Yeah, problem was in same ng-model and form names. I create jsfiddle for you and check the issue.
It's jsfiddle with correct validation:
http://jsfiddle.net/U3pVM/2880/

A: ng-model and form has the same name.
So search.mysearchbox can't find the right value.

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Q: What is the best way to use number format in a MySQL query? I need to set the "Total Price" value to be a two decimal point value like "56.35". Now it's showing fraction values like "56.3566666". I need it to be formatted by MySQL "SELECT" query.

A: That works too, but if you need it for further calculations or what not AND you have MySQL > 5.0.8 you could also try:
select
    cast(field as decimal(14, 2)) as formatted
from
    table

It is a bit more flexible this way! I like flexible...

A: Hi I thought I wanted FORMAT but didn't like the formatting of the whole number part (with commas)
SELECT ROUND(11000.299, 2);
SELECT ROUND(11000.301, 2);
SELECT ROUND(11000.3, 2);
all three renders 11000.30
SELECT FORMAT(11000.3, 2);

renders 11,000.3

A: select
    format(field, 2) as formatted
from
    table

Do note that Format() returns a string, and the result will be with two decimal places (in the above example) - i.e. 100 will be formatted as 100.00.
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01/22/2013 03:13 pm ET Updated Jan 22, 2013
Music Pirates Buy 30 Percent More Songs Than Non-Filesharers: Study
By Betsy Isaacson
FILE - In this file film publicity image released by Disney, Johnny Depp portrays Captain Jack Sparrow in a scene from, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Captain Jack and his "Pirates of the Caribbean" continue to dominate the overseas box office, but not without a fight from the "X-Men" and "Hangover" gangs. (AP Photo/Disney, Peter Mountain, File)
Digital pirates have long been the bane of the music business, those in the music business say. No longer interested in buying songs when they can get them for free, pirates are the reason behind the recording industry's falling revenue, the argument goes.
Turns out, it may be pirates who are keeping the music business alive.
According to a Columbia University study published this weekend, frequent users of peer-to-peer "piracy" networks in the U.S. legitimately purchase 30 percent more music than non-P2P users.
The study, called "Copy Culture In The US And Germany," also found a slew of other findings that might upset recording industry players. Top of the list? Internet users surveyed have a widespread dislike of current copyright enforcement practices, including bandwidth throttling, Internet access suspension and "criminal prosecution and fines."
TorrentFreak points out that the survey is merely one in a long list of studies that show pirating doesn't harm the music business, including a study showing that filesharers are more likely to buy physical CDs than non-sharers.
But as Timothy B. Lee of Ars Technica points out, pirates are not necessarily good for the industry just because they buy more music. "It's possible, for example, the most avid music fans are also the most likely to be drawn to peer-to-peer networks," he writes. "Perhaps without those networks they would have purchased even more music from legitimate services."
Even so, the music industry likely should not ignore the news that pirates are some of its best consumers -- and thus perhaps a bad demographic to alienate.
In recent years, organizations backed by the American recording industry have taken more steps to curb piracy, including asking Internet service providers to take action against pirates. In January, The Huffington Post reported that Verizon is considering slowing down the Internet of repeat pirating offenders, while Time Warner reserves the right to cut off Internet access "even for a single act of copyright infringement."
Top 9 Countries For Unauthorized Music Downloads
Betsy Isaacson
Piracy Technology
#9 - France
BitTorrent downloads: 8.39 million Most downloaded artist: Sexion d'Assaut Statistics from the <a href="http://www.musicmetric.com/dmi/" target="_hplink">Digital Music Index </a>


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Q: Photos.app Library displays no photos, despite all photos being downloaded Photos is not displaying any photos in the Library.

Context:

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*Located on my main drive, library size is ~80GB, and 1TB of free space.

*Photos are synced with iCloud

*iCloud is set to "Download Originals to this Mac"

*The other tabs do show photos, e.g. "Memories" is loading normally. However, when right clicking and selecting "Show in All Photos" - it returns to the blank Library screen.

*All photos are in the .photoslibrary (even new ones).

*No errors can be found (in UI or logs)

*Other devices (e.g. iPhone) are behaving normally

What I've tried:

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*Restarting

*Toggle iCloud

*Deleting Photos Library.photoslibrary and making a fresh one

*Running Repair Library

Currently running macOS 12.3.1 Monterey on a 14in 2021 MacBook Pro

A: This is likely too late to help Adam, but I'll leave it here just in case it someone else runs into the same issue.
I had exactly the same problem. The fix was to go to the "Shared with You" section in the sidebar, and toggle "Filter" to "All Items". Seems like the filter was also affecting the Library, Favorites, and other sections.


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Job Corps offers a wealth of resources that benefit students while they complete their vocational training. These free resources range from academic training to daily living amenities to services that students will continue to receive after they graduate from the program. Students will be provided everything they need to succeed in life after Job Corps.
Academic Opportunities (High School Diploma & High School Equivalency): The opportunity to obtain a High School Diploma, GED or other High School Equivalency. We provide additional math and reading assistance to students who require it to obtain their academic credential.
Room and Board: Dormitories with bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities, TV rooms, lounges and vending machines. Three free meals each day and a hot snack in the evening.
Medical and Dental Care: Wellness Center for 24-hour emergency services, as well as free basic medical, dental and eye care.
Recreational Activities/Field Trips: We reward good behavior with social events such as dances, movie nights, and trips to museums, parks and sporting events.
Spending Money: A living allowance twice a month.
Real World Work Experience: On-the-job training through work at actual job sites with real job assignments.
Graduation Bonus: Graduates receive a transition allowance of $1,000 to assist with housing and transportation needs.
Job Placement Assistance: Career counseling and job placement assistance for up to 12 months after separation from the Job Corps program.
As part of our supplemental training, we will provide a variety of programs to supplement students' academic and vocational training. These programs better prepare students for the next stage in their careers.
Counseling: A Counselor that remains with students throughout their time in Job Corps and is available to talk and help them success in Job Corps.
Tutoring: One-on-one and group sessions to help students with math and reading.
ELL (English Language Learner): Online and class instruction on basic English and reading for students whose primary language is other than English.
Leadership: Student Government Association and other programs that teach students leadership roles and responsibilities.
Driver's Education: Instruction that meets state requirements and results in a Driver's License.
Community College: Opportunities for qualified and motivated students to attend college courses while living at the Job Corps Center.


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Home » Europe » World's richest people call for higher taxes on millionaires to save the economy
World's richest people call for higher taxes on millionaires to save the economy
More than 80 of the world's richest people have called on governments to permanently increase taxes on them and other members of the wealthy elite to fund the economic recovery from coronavirus.
The super-rich members, including Ben and Jerry's ice cream co-founder Jerry Greenfield and Disney heir Abigail Disney, called on 'our governments to raise taxes on people like us. Immediately. Substantially. Permanently.'
In a letter shared with The Guardian, the group wrote: 'As Covid-19 strikes the world, millionaires like us have a critical role to play in healing our world.'
It added: 'No, we are not the ones caring for the sick in intensive care wards. We are not driving the ambulances that will bring the ill to hospitals. We are not restocking grocery store shelves or delivering food door to door.
'But we do have money, lots of it. Money that is desperately needed now and will continue to be needed in the years ahead, as our world recovers from this crisis'
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The millionaires warned that the economic impact of coronavirus crisis will 'last for decades' and could 'push half a billion more people into poverty'.
Among those adding their names to the letter are Sir Stephen Tindall, the founder of the Warehouse Group and New Zealand's second richest man, British screenwriter and director Richard Curtis and Irish venture capitalist John O'Farrell, who made millions investing in Silicon Valley tech companies.
'The problems caused by, and revealed by, Covid-19 can't be solved with charity, no matter how generous. Government leaders must take the responsibility for raising the funds we need and spending them fairly,' the letter said.
'We owe a huge debt to the people working on the frontlines of this global battle. Most essential workers are grossly underpaid for the burden they carry.'
The group released the letter ahead of a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors this weekend.
They urged politicians to 'address global inequality and acknowledge that tax increases on the wealthy and greater international tax transparency are essential for a viable long-term solution'.
The number of super-rich people continues to grow despite the crippling impact of the coronavirus crisis and lockdowns on the global economy. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who is the world's richest person, has seen his fortune increase by $75bn (£60) so far this year to a record £150bn.
In the UK, the Labour party has called on the government to consider introducing a wealth tax on the richest members of society to help fund the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Labour leader Keir Starmer this month said: "We are saying to the government, look at the idea of a wealth tax, we certainly support the principle that those with the broadest shoulders should bear the greatest burden."
The millionaires' letter was organised by the Patriotic Millionaires, Oxfam, Human Act, Tax Justice UK, Club of Rome, Resource Justice, and Bridging Ventures.
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