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The UK government is getting tougher on criminal HMO landlords

A new licensing scheme introduced by the Kensington and Chelsea Council in London has generated significant interest amongst UK landlords. Over 300 landlords have applied for this additional licensing scheme, launched on June 1 2023 by the Conservative-controlled cou...

Read    27/11/2023

CMA investigation into deposit alternatives gains industry support

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decision to initiate an in-depth investigation into the controversial deposit alternative concept has been welcomed by the leading suppliers in the sector. The CMA recently announced its intention to provide updated guidanc...

Read    27/11/2023

Ensuring your home is fit to live in

Here is an interesting situation. In a recent case that ended up in the High Court, a tenant had signed a two-year tenancy on a house and paid £34,000 in rent for the full term of the contract. After the tenant moved in, part of the front garden wall collapsed, block...

Read    24/11/2023

Ensuring Clarity on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Regulations

Leading personalities from the UK property industry have called for greater clarity regarding new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations. Industry experts believe the government must provide the property sector with clear guidance on how and when these chan...

Read    23/11/2023

UK Housing Crises and Reform imperatives

The UK is grappling with a serious housing dilemma marked by a persistent scarcity of residences. The government's aim is to erect 300,000 new homes annually to meet the escalating demand and maintain housing affordability. Yet, the practical outcome falls below this...

Read    23/11/2023

Why Are Blocks Measured, and Why Are These Surveys Important

Measuring blocks is a crucial process conducted in the UK for accurately documenting buildings or sites through detailed drawings, including floor plans, elevations, and section drawings. An architect, designer, or a dedicated survey company, especially for complex p...

Read    23/11/2023

Penny Mordaunt Provides Progress Report About The Renters Reform Bill

Penny Mordaunt, the Leader of the House of Commons, recently provided a progress update about the Renters Reforms Bill. The update was in response to concern expressed by Labour MP Andrew Western about the slow progress of the Renters Reform Bill. The bill was initia...

Read    23/11/2023

Is there a simple solution to speed up UK Conveyancing?

Arguably the two most concerning problems are:1) The buying and selling process of homes runs into several roadblocks, affecting the speed and efficiency of the process.2) The energy crisis.In this article, we focus on the house-buying process. Whilst we all have to ...

Read    23/11/2023

Tax advisor challenges Firstport's insurance valuation

In a fresh legal battle that highlights the continuing disputes over insurance costs within the property management sector, a leading chartered tax advisor has initiated a tribunal challenge against FirstPort, acting on behalf of freeholder E&J Estates.The case a...

Read    21/11/2023

UK to build 100,000 homes now EU laws on pollution are scrapped

The UK government took a bold step to unblock defective EU laws up to 2030 to facilitate the construction of 100,000 new homes. The rules on nutrient neutrality restricted house-building activities, depriving local people of their rights to decide what and when to bu...

Read    21/11/2023

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