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The founders of the new ‘Landlord Leaders Community’, convened by OSB Group, have unveiled plans to focus on education and training at an inaugural event. The group will establish education programs and guides for landlords, as well as collaborate with industry associations, government bodies and educational instructions. Secondly there will be a focus on communication, as landlords will be encouraged to use digital platforms, while the group will help create a ‘standardised communication system’ between landlords and tenants, as well as any other stakeholders. Collaboration will also be key, as a landlord forum will be stablished to keep dialogue open,…

Investopedia defines a monopoly as, “a situation in which a single company or group owns all or nearly all of the market for a given type of product or service.” Without any meaningful competition, monopolies are usually quite profitable. While companies constantly jockey to increase market share, achieving true monopoly status is not easy to do. How and why do companies become monopolies?  Key Takeaways A monopoly exists when a company has little to no competition and can therefore set its own terms and prices, and become highly profitable.While monopolies are both frowned upon and legally suspect, there are several…

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Getty Images Key takeaways Tesla TSLA has been forced to reveal more info about its so-called secret ‘Elon mode’ The NHTSA has been investigating the company over safety concerns since 2021 Tesla’s share price has boosted this week thanks to the autonomous tech news Tesla might be about to face the music on its self-driving technology after a secret so-called ‘Elon mode’ that removes a critical safety feature was discovered. With the NHTSA demanding more info on how many drivers can access the feature, it’s not a good look for the world’s biggest EV maker that expressly says hands must…

Disgraced FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) trial is set to begin on October 3. However, a recent development suggests that his trial date could be pushed back.  Judge Kaplan Could Delay FTX Founder Trial Date According to a Reuters report, Judge Lewis Kaplan, the judge in charge of SBF’s case, said he could consider delaying the trial slated for October 3 to give SBF and his lawyers more time to review discovery documents and prepare their defense.  Judge Kaplan told SBF’s lawyers they could ask for a postponement if they needed more time. However, he clarified that there is no…

Nearly half (47%) of housing associations aren’t confident they’ll be able to maintain affordable housing levels this year, research from Octopus has found. This is because of factors like inflation, construction costs, higher interest rates, decarbonisation work, regulatory and policy-related pressures, and cost of debt. The net effect is there will likely be a 22% drop new affordable homes. The analysis comes in a report, entitled Closing the gap: Unlocking investment to address the UK’s affordable housing challenge. Professor Alex Lord, lever chair of town and regional planning at the University of Liverpool, endorsed the report. He said: “How do…

The Commerce Department is expected to report its PCE Price Index increased in July and Salesforce shares jumped after it beat expectations on improved margins. Here’s what investors need to know today. 1. Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Projected to Tick Higher The latest Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index, a key measure of inflation, is projected to rise to an annual rate of 3.3% for July, up from 3% in June, when the Commerce Department releases that data at 8:30 a.m. The core PCE inflation reading, which strips out volatile food and energy costs, is projected to climb to 4.2%…

As Canada’s home prices reach the stratosphere, calls on the government to bring the housing market back to Earth — possibly with a soft landing — are growing increasingly urgent. The average price of a home in Canada has climbed an eye-watering 25 per cent to a record $678,091. And the housing frenzy shows no sign of cooling off. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) expects the national average home price to keep climbing fast in 2021. Mike Le Couteur looks at what options the federal government may have to address the overheating housing market, as they also prepare to…

KuCoin does not report to the IRS, which means that you will need to report any taxable events to the IRS yourself if you’re a KuCoin user in the United States. In the United States, trading cryptocurrencies and earning profits from cryptocurrency investments are subject to tax. The fact that KuCoin doesn’t report to the IRS might be tied to KuCoin not having a license to operate in the United States. Despite this, KuCoin might provide information about your account on the exchange if government authorities request it. How to do your taxes if you’re a KuCoin user? The KuCoin…

Housing Secretary Michael Gove plans to scrap water pollution rules which developers say are being used to block new housebuilding. The ‘nutrient neutrality rules’ dictate that local authorities should not give the go-ahead to any fresh developments that are projected to add to river nutrients such as phosphates and nitrates, either through wastewater from new homes or run-off from building sites. The rules were enacted by the EU, though developers argue that Natural England are enforcing them so strongly that as many as 120,000 new homes are being placed on hold. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the move would be…