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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

Changes to payment of CGT on residential investment property explained

As the end of the year approaches, anyone who needs to complete a self-assessment tax return should ensure they’ve declared everything required by HMRC. If you sold a rental property in the past 12 months, don’t forget to report it. Taxpayers have until 31 January 20...

Read    24/02/2023

What Does the UK's Environmental And Economic Vision Of UK Encompass

Rt Hon John Glen MP, Chief Secretary of the Treasury, unveiled the UK’s vision for a sustainable and prosperous future, emphasizing the urgent need to address the decline in biodiversity and the misuse of natural resources. The UK is facing alarming statistics, inclu...

Read    10/02/2023

PlanetRent: Tenancy agreements made easy

Tenancy agreements are often not read or are too difficult to understand. At least, that’s what a recent report in Landlord Today suggests. When tenants have questions about their rights and responsibilities, they are turning to Google for answers rather than referri...

Read    06/02/2023

Industry Leaders Insists On ESG as a Key Consideration For PBSA Market

The Property Week’s Student Accommodation Conference, Showcase, and Awards 2022 brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) market. A key takeaway was the unanimous emphasis on Environmental, Social, and G...

Read    02/02/2023

Government Falls Short of Cladding Reform Pledges, Says More Work Needed

Michael Gove's statement on cladding issues was strong, but a year after his declaration, the question arises: How much has truly changed for leaseholders and building owners?

Read    02/02/2023

Is The UK On The Cusp Of A Major House Price Crash

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    01/02/2023

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