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UK expects a surge in the number of older renters in the next few years

According to recent research, the number of older renters in England is expected to increase rapidly over the next decade. (Source: Hamptons Letting Agency).

Read    31/08/2023

How to check if a home is overcrowded

Landlords must follow specific legal rules to avoid overcrowding in homes. Known as 'statutory overcrowding, the UK has rules that explain the conditions for defining bedrooms and identify rooms that can be used for sleeping.

Read    31/08/2023

Stressed landlords face an extended period of uncertainty as changes are announced to EPC rules

landlords will face an extended period of uncertainty as changes are announced to EPC rulesUK landlords are currently facing a period of uncertainty regarding new energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector. The government is still proposing to raise the mi...

Read    30/08/2023

Welsh government faces backlash over proposed statutory licensing for Airbnbs and other tourist accommodations

The Welsh Government's plans to introduce statutory licensing for various forms of tourist accommodation, including Airbnbs, holiday homes, hotels, and bed-and-breakfasts, have received a cool response. The proposal, part of a governing deal between Labour and Plaid ...

Read    30/08/2023

Revisiting and prioritising supply-side policies is the key to resolving the UK housing crisis

The housing crisis in Britain, particularly in the better-off areas of Greater London and the South East, is extremely severe. Throughout England, the average house price exceeds ten times the average salary, vacancy rates are less than one percent, and the living sp...

Read    30/08/2023

UKs 200,000 plus shared ownership leaseholders win the support of the Court of Appeal in the right to manage duel with Israel Moskovitz

The 200,000-plus shared ownership leaseholders in the UK breathed a sigh of relief when the Court of Appeal granted them the same legal rights as other private sector leaseholders. This landmark ruling was a long-awaited victory.In the case of Avon Ground Rents v Can...

Read    29/08/2023

UK Government News: Labour Party Promises To Abolish Leasehold

Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, recently announced a significant policy shift aimed at addressing housing issues in the UK. During a speech at the British Chamber of Commerce, Starmer promised to tackle the unfair leasehold system and increase housing availabi...

Read    29/08/2023

Construction materials - Post-Grenfell are they now safe? A call for transparency and accountability

In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, concerns over misleading marketing and inadequate product information in the construction industry have come to the forefront.The "Testing for a Safer Future," review: which was commissioned by the government and conduc...

Read    21/08/2023

FCA slammed for lack of action in addressing irregularities in leasehold insurance

In a scathing criticism of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Insurance Business magazine has strongly condemned the regulatory body for its lack of action in addressing leasehold insurance irregularities. The magazine highlighted a recent instance where FCA offi...

Read    21/08/2023

Free legal aid for tenants may adversely impact the cost of evictions

A newly established government initiative will provide free legal assistance to over 38,000 people in England and Wales who are at risk of losing their homes. The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service, which launched on August 1, aims to resolve issues swiftly, help...

Read    16/08/2023

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