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UK Government News: Labour Party’s Controversial Recommendations

Britain’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 Labour Party leader Sir Kier Starmer and shadow housing secretary...

Read    11/07/2023

Industry Updates: Enhancing The Conveyancing Process

The UK property industry is currently grappling with two major concerns:The home buying and selling process encounters several roadblocks that slow down its speed and efficiency.The ongoing energy crisis.This article focuses specifically on the issues with the house ...

Read    04/07/2023

Landlord Legislation: Phasing Out Oil And Coal Heating

The UK government will begin phasing out gas grid fossil fuel heating from 2026, less than three years from now. Homeowners and landlords have little time to find a reliable and sustainable solution.

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

UK Renters Seek End to No Pets Policies with Access to More Pet Friendly Properties

Relinquishing a pet is a painful decision as cats and dogs are considered family members due to the emotional attachment. Because the cost of living continues to rise, many tenants find it hard to maintain their pets. This causes issues when a tenant has to downsize ...

Read    03/04/2023

Deadline For Registration For Offshore Properties Comes To And End Will It Reveal Names Of Shady Investors?

The end game is in sight for beneficial owners of residential and commercial properties who have previously hidden their interests in tax havens, evading taxes and making significant gains. Beneficial owners must now declare their offshore properties to the Register ...

Read    24/03/2023

Building Regulations Changes - How It Will Affect UK Homes In 2023

Crucial building regulations are in force now and will impact new and a few existing homes. It will also impact self-builders, extenders, and renovators. Some of the changes were announced in December 2021 with a 6.6m direct investment for improving the energy effici...

Read    22/03/2023

Practical Guidelines for Landlords Planning Tenant Eviction

Taking repossession of a property through legal action may sound strange to those who expect the tenant to vacate at the end of the tenancy or when an eviction notice expires. However, the process can be overwhelming, and many landlords need to resort to initiating e...

Read    20/03/2023

Selective Landlord Licensing To Include Anti-Social Behaviour Plans

Selective landlord Licensing is not completely new in UK housing. It has been running in several areas of the country for many years. Now, there are proposals to include anti-social behaviour plans in the selective landlord Licensing rules.The intention in introducin...

Read    07/03/2023

Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) Explained

The closing date for all foreign investors owning properties in the UK to register with Companies House is January 31, 2023. After establishing the Register of Overseas Entities, Companies House recommends all agents and foreign entities within the scope to complete ...

Read    24/02/2023

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