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Social Housing Tenants Get New Right to Access Information

Social housing tenants in the UK are set to gain new rights to access crucial information about their homes and landlords. A new consultation on these rules launched recently will allow tenants or their representatives, such as lawyers, to request information about&n...

Read    19/06/2024

UK Govt Net Zero Plan Showing Results - Heat Pump Grant Applications Surge by 75 percent

New UK Government data reveals a significant increase in applications for heat pump grants. An impressive 75 percent surge was reported in February 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023. The increase in the number of applications follows the announcement of i...

Read    03/06/2024

How will BTR multi-families be affected by the building control changes for high-rise buildings in the UK?

The UK Government's proposed changes to building control regulations for high-rise buildings are stirring concerns among construction industry experts. They are worried about the decision's potential impact on new housing development, particularly in the build-to-ren...

Read    03/06/2024

The UK Government launches multiple initiatives to encourage BTR single-family housing to adopt heat pumps

The UK Government has taken important steps to promote the adoption of heat pumps, especially for single-family homes and build-to-rent (BTR) properties. These initiatives are carefully planned to reduce carbon emissions and promote adopting sustainable heating solut...

Read    03/06/2024

Microchipping system reforms to ensure improved chances of reuniting lost and stolen pets with owners

The pet microchipping system announced by the UK Government on March 29th 2024 is a game-changer for pet owners. Thanks to system reforms, lost or stolen pets in England will now have a better chance of being reunited with their owners. The country has around ni...

Read    31/05/2024

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) reminds Social Landlords of the changes in Social Housing Regulation

In a recent announcement, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) alerted all social housing landlords about the recent change in social housing regulations. These changes took effect on April 1st, 2024, and all social landlords are expected to comply with the new stan...

Read    31/05/2024

How will high-Rise BTR multi-family be affected by new building regulations?

The UK government's proposed changes to building control regulations for high-rise buildings are stirring concerns among construction industry experts. They are worried about the decision's potential impact on new housing development, particularly in the build-to-ren...

Read    13/05/2024

How abolishing Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) can severely impact the BTR sector

In December 2023, GOV.UK quietly issued an update stating that previously published statistics on MDR (Multiple Dwellings Relief) were being withdrawn, and the methodology for reviewing them was under revision.

Read    07/05/2024

UK Government to invest £208m in the North to boost house building. 

The UK government has revealed that the North of England will receive a cash injection of £208m to kick start new housing and regeneration schemes. Northern leaders will also receive new powers to ensure a level playing field across the country.

Read    07/05/2024

The UK government has announced an end to the LHA freeze.

In a significant move, the Government, in its 2023 Autumn Statement announced the end of a four-year freeze on rates for Local Housing Allowance (LHA). This allowance represents the maximum amount individuals renting from a private landlord can receive in Housing ben...

Read    07/05/2024

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