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Shock Data Shows Greenhouse Gas Rise Thanks To Poor Insulation

A recent report on greenhouse emissions in the UK has revealed some shocking data. Over the last decade, greenhouse emissions from UK residential properties have significantly increased. It is reported that the average UK home currently produces 2.29 tons of CO2 annu...

Read    07/03/2023

Tips to Improve EPC Rating of Rented Homes for Future-proofing Carbon Footprint

A higher Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating helps landlords and tenants in several ways. It mitigates energy bills in the face of the recent price-cap increase, helping them move closer to complying with proposed standards. Most UK landlords are moving in th...

Read    27/02/2023

Rent controls: arguments FOR and AGAINST

Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, announced a rent freeze for public and private properties and a complete ban on winter eviction of tenants. The rent freeze proposal has been pushed through by the Labour Party, the Green Party, and the Scottish Nation...

Read    24/02/2023

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Regulations explained

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Regulations explainedThe Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 were implemented on 1 October 2022.Smoke is dark, fast, toxic, and hot - and it is the biggest killer in domestic fires. This is the stark warning posted...

Read    24/02/2023

Right to Rent checks explained

Since the end of March 2020, landlords have got used to a few changes to the way Right to Rent checks are carried out. These include using video calls and scanned documents rather than originals. Overview of Right to Rent Checks: Right to Rent is mandatory. Landlords...

Read    24/02/2023

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

Building Safety Regulator’s role in new build housing explained

The UK is experiencing a significant fall in house prices, the longest since the 2008 financial crash. According to Halifax, house prices fell by 1.5 percent in December 2022 compared to November. Prices have dropped by 4.3 percent since August 2022, and Lloyds Bank ...

Read    24/02/2023

Section 21: Arguments for and against

The government proposes to make tenancies open-ended while strengthening the rights of landlords through a more robust Section 8 process. However, this change could have a major impact on the rental sector, which is already facing significant challenges in meeting ho...

Read    24/02/2023

MEES Regulations for Commercial Properties

Introduction to MEES Regulations for Commercial PropertiesHow energy efficient is your rental home? On 1st April 2020, new rules on energy efficiency were rolled out. Since 2018, minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) have been in force for new tenancies in Engla...

Read    24/02/2023

Tenant Fees Act explained

The Tenant Fees Act 2019, effective from 1 June 2020, bans landlords from charging renters fees beyond a few specified charges. These changes impact all tenancies in England, outlining allowable fees and establishing new regulations for landlords and agents.

Read    24/02/2023

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