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Why ground rent ban is evoking serious concerns from The Association of Retirement Community Operators

Why ground rent ban is evoking serious concerns from The Association of Retirement Community Operators The Association of Retirement Community Operators has expressed concern about the ground rents ban. The association believes the ban can potentially affect the reti...

Read    11/09/2023

Airbnb's short-term let regulations stir up controversy yet again

London Mayor Sadiq Khan's call for stricter regulations on short-term rentals has elicited a quick response from Airbnb. The company has issued a statement outlining its stance on the matter.

Read    11/09/2023

Why There Is A Surge In Demand For Ground Source Heat Pumps (GHSPs) In The UK

The UK government will be phasing out gas grid fossil fuel heating from 2026, which is less than three years from now. Homeowners and landlords have little time to find a reliable solution. At present, there are a million homes in England that use off-gas grid fossil...

Read    11/09/2023

Net Zero:  A call to change leasehold law if flat owners are to help 

Striving for Net Zero emissions on a global scale is a complex endeavor that aims to realize a delicate balance between greenhouse gas emissions and their removal from the atmosphere. However, the presence of leasehold tenure makes achieving the formidable Net Zero g...

Read    07/09/2023

Addressing Housing Supply: Council tax premiums for second homes and empty properties?

The Wales government has long debated the issue of second homes and long-term empty properties. The question is: Has the government has sought the right solutions to address housing shortages and promote affordability? Council tax premiums mean people paying the norm...

Read    07/09/2023

Demolition, embodied carbon, and the planning system: the Minerva and Oxford Street decisions

The Minerva and Oxford Street cases have brought under the spotlight the UK's demolition practices, embodied carbon concerns, and the planning system. With the growing focus on net-zero and climate emergency policies, there is a greater emphasis on reusing existing b...

Read    07/09/2023

More property adverts and listings are going green, but further work is needed

The Greener Homes Report by Rightmove has revealed that more property listings are now stressing eco-friendly features as property highlights than before. The online portal says additional incentives are needed to help sellers and landlords enhance the energy efficie...

Read    05/09/2023

More than half of UK rentals set to fail new EPC target according to a recent study

A recent study reveals some disturbing facts. It states that the landlords are looking at the prospects of spending an estimated 30 billion to bring their homes up to the Energy Performance standard recommended by the UK government.All rental properties are required ...

Read    04/09/2023

How will Building Biology impact the construction of future homes?

Building Biology focuses on the impact of the built environment on human health. It recognises that homes can unknowingly harbour elements that affect our biological systems during the home-building process. Building biology is an interdisciplinary field that focuses...

Read    04/09/2023

What is Building Biology and how will it change the future home

Building biology is a holistic study that investigates the complex connections between humans and their built environment. Its primary objective is to design healthy, beautiful, and sustainable buildings within ecologically sound and socially connected communities. B...

Read    04/09/2023

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