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New Standards for Smart Appliances Aim to Reduce Household Energy Bills

New regulations requiring smart functionality in many energy-efficient appliances are set to benefit households across the UK. These changes form part of the government’s wider Clean Power Action Plan, which focuses on lowering energy bills and supporting the shift t...

Read    08/08/2025

HMO Investment and Mortgage Trends in the UK: Q1 2025 Overview

The cost-of-living crisis remains a dominant force in the housing market. More tenants are opting for shared accommodation to manage increasing rents. As reported by property platforms, UK rental prices rose by over 7 per cent year-on-year by the end of 2024. This tr...

Read    07/08/2025

Planning Bill Moves Forward as AI Tool Set to Modernise UK Housing System

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill returned to Parliament for its Second Reading, marking a significant step in the UK government’s mission to drive economic growth and accelerate housing development. The legislation is a central part of the government’s broader Pl...

Read    07/08/2025

The Unseen Costs of Building Safety: A Financial Burden on Leaseholders in High-Rise Buildings

The UK housing market, already under strain due to rising energy prices and inflation linked to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and other global disruptions, faces an additional layer of financial stress for leaseholders in high-rise residential buildings. This comes...

Read    19/07/2025

Judicial Review Granted Against Gwynedd Council’s Planning Restrictions on Second Homes

The High Court has granted permission for a judicial review of Gwynedd Council’s decision to impose new planning restrictions on second homes and holiday lets. Enlli Angharad Williams, who brought the case, argues that the council misinterpreted planning laws and ove...

Read    10/07/2025

Angela Rayner Faces Pressure Over Housing Pledge of 1.5 Million Homes as Target Appears Unachievable

In 2024, UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner made a bold commitment. Speaking at the UKREiiF property conference in Leeds, she promised that the Labour government would build 1.5 million homes within five years. The announcement was met with strong support from pr...

Read    07/07/2025

Leasehold Reform Moves Forward with New Cross-Party Parliamentary Group

A newly restructured All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform is expected to drive key policy discussions throughout 2025. With four co-chairs drawn from across party lines and 83 members, the group’s mission is to reshape how leasehol...

Read    07/07/2025

Grenfell Tower Deconstruction to Begin Under £12.25m Government Contract

The UK government has confirmed that Deconstruct (UK) Limited will lead the sensitive dismantling of Grenfell Tower, following the award of a £12.25 million contract extension. The new scope of work, announced in April 2025, marks a pivotal step in the long-planned d...

Read    07/07/2025

Government Moves to Abolish Leasehold System and Establish Commonhold as Default

Oh No!! The UK government is still insisting on its plans to ban new leasehold flats and making commonhold the default tenure, marking a significant shift in property ownership. This change aims to give homeowners greater control over their properties and eliminate t...

Read    07/07/2025

Renters’ Rights Bill to Reform Evictions and Upfront Rent Costs

The upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill will introduce major changes to the private rental sector in the UK. The proposed reforms aim to improve tenant security while setting clear financial limits on upfront costs. Current rules allow landlords to demand large upfront ren...

Read    07/07/2025

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