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UK Government News: Labour Party Proposes Housing Reforms

Controversial:  Labour Party proposed housing reformsBritain’s Labour Party has proposed reforms to the housing market, but the proposals have turned controversial and have raised many questions among industry stakeholders. The plans were proposed by the La...

Read    16/05/2023

UK Government News: Renters Reform Bill

The long-awaited Renters Reform Bill may finally be introduced in the UK parliament this month. The bill was first discussed in 2019, and a fast introduction and implementation were promised, but that didn’t happen. Housing Secretary Michael Gove says the bill will b...

Read    16/05/2023

Landlord Legislation: Guide To Fire Safety

After the Grenfell tragedy, the UK government has initiated several measures to improve fire safety, especially in rented homes. Landlords have a moral as well as legal responsibility, to ensure the protection of their tenants from fire hazards.Fire doors and fire do...

Read    27/04/2023

Environmental Social Governance (ESG): Planning and Net Zero Goals

Achieved Research conducted by the Futures Network of the Housing Forum in November 2022 revealed some concerns related to the chances of meeting the Future Homes and Buildings Standards set out by the UK government. The targets have a deadline of 2025. One in five m...

Read    27/04/2023

Industry Update: Rules Introduced For UK Companies

The UK government has introduced new identity verification rules for directors and owners of companies registered in the United Kingdom. The new law, expected to be enforced shortly, will impact both directors and owners of existing and newly formed UK companies. Und...

Read    27/04/2023

Industry Update: Data Science Is Disrupting The Market

Artificial Intelligence and data science are impacting nearly every business sector. The real estate industry has a reputation as a slow adopter of sophisticated technologies, and some businesses have been quicker to embrace technological innovation than others. Virg...

Read    26/04/2023

UK Government News: Expectations Of The UK's Housing Sector

As anticipated, the cost of living crisis continues to be on the UK's top agenda, and the Springs Budget is no exception to this. Most people were not expecting any exciting announcements, but the Private Rental Sector had a few reasonable hopes from the spring budge...

Read    26/04/2023

Environmental Social Governance (ESG): Energy-Efficient Homes Through EPCs

UK's energy assessment training provider Elmhurst Energy is calling for some drastic changes in the EPCs. Whilst their heat is in the right place, (they want Energy Performance Certificates to support net zero efforts and be renewed three yearly) can tax-drained, com...

Read    26/04/2023

Environmental Social Governance (ESG): Retrofitting To Achieve Energy Efficiency

Owners of old commercial and residential buildings must explore the retrofitting option to meet energy efficiency guidelines, as the UK government resolves to achieve net zero by 2050. The UK is battling with the cost-of-living crisis and a gloomy economic outlook an...

Read    17/04/2023

Leaseholders at St David's Square Emerge Victorious as FirstPort to Repay Insurance and Leasing of Antique Door Entry System

FirstPort is in the news for all wrong reasons as affected leaseholders continue to fight and win legal battles against the UK's largest residential property management company. The latest victory of leaseholders at St David's Square over FirstPort shifts the spotlig...

Read    17/04/2023

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