Articles

Blogs

Category:
Clear

Property Blogs

Environmental Social Governance (ESG): Mortgage Rate Cut For Energy-Efficient Homes

Homeowners who make their properties more energy efficient can enjoy a cut in their mortgage rate under a recent government-backed pilot. 4.1 million has been awarded to green finance projects to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient. They include mo...

Read    25/07/2023

Landlord Legislation: Renters Reform Bill Gets Delayed

So why has the Renters Reform Bill got delayed again? The bill for protecting renters from unfair rent increases and no-fault evictions appears to have missed the deadline. The bill was set to be introduced into Parliament this week, but no dates have been announced ...

Read    25/07/2023

Industry Updates: Service Charge Dispute In The Supreme Court

The UK Supreme Court has ruled against a retail tenant in an ongoing service charge dispute with its previous landlord. The decision is expected to have major implications for commercial landlords and tenants. While the tenant's final appeal has been dismissed, the c...

Read    11/07/2023

Landlord Legislation: Landlords Urged To Show Patience

Many private rental sector experts have voiced their opinion on the UK real estate market development. An essential suggestion offered by many is that landlords must not act hastily by selling their private rental properties. They must wait and allow the UK governmen...

Read    11/07/2023

UK Government News: Collecting Record Tax Receipts Through Property Taxation

The latest HM Revenue and Customs data reveal that the UK government raked in more money this year through stamp duty, income tax, and inheritance tax. Stamp duty collection increased by 0.7 billion more than the year before, touching 19.3 billion between April 2022 ...

Read    11/07/2023

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

The Rental Market: The Evolution of Build to Rent (BTR)

It's 2023, and rental demand is still outweighing supply. Although the BTR is the fastest-growing sector, experts predict the imbalance to continue beyond 2023.The British Property Federation (BPF) has stated a 15% YoY growth for the BTR sector in their Q3 2022 repor...

Read    11/07/2023

Landlord Legislation: The Long-Awaited Renters Reform Bill | Ringley Group

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    06/07/2023

Rental Market: Buy-to-Let (BTL) Investments Remain Lucrative | Ringley Group

The last week's interest rate hike was the eleventh such rise in the recent past affecting residential buyers and BTL investors. The significant rise in the cost of borrowing erodes profit margins for BTL investors, besides the government's restrictive policies and l...

Read    06/07/2023

Landlord Legislation: Complying With Band C Regulations

Newly let rentals in the UK were expected to achieve at least a C energy performance rating, according to a notice issued by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The ministers also proposed a fine of up to £30,000 if landlords failed to upgrade their prop...

Read    06/07/2023

28 of 101

Popular Blogs

Solar panels on flats - what you need to know

Ground Rent: Fines for Landlords Who Charge Ground Rent

Severe weather ahead - is there an emergency plan for your block?

Is noise getting you down?

High Court: Right to Rent does breach human rights

Recent Blogs

Welsh Minister Acknowledges Rent Control Drawbacks, Highlights Potential Risks to Housing Availability

UK Government Pledges Swift Action to Strengthen Leaseholders' Rights in 2024 Reforms

Can You Manage the Service Charge Accounts for Your Block of Flats? Pros, Cons, and Common Pitfalls

Best Things to Do in Tooting

Labour's Legislative Drive Kicks Off for Housing Reform

Features Selection: