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What can we do about social housing?

The need for more high-quality social housing is a pressing issue, one that you would expect the housing secretary to prioritize. However, under successive incumbents and governments, it has consistently failed to be at the top of the political agenda. This neglect h...

Read    11/10/2021

When are tenant fees deemed unreasonable?

Is £50 a reasonable fee to charge a renter who wants to cancel their tenancy agreement early and replace themselves with an alternative tenant?According to the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (TFA) a fee can be charged by a letting agent where this situation arises due to the a...

Read    08/10/2021

Why is the rental market shrinking?

This week Hamptons is predicting that by next year there could be 300,000 fewer rental homes in England than in 2016. New research from the agent blames rapid house price growth for reduced yields resulting in a level of landlord purchases that is below the numbers n...

Read    04/10/2021

Gas boiler ban: debunking the myths

In a major step in the direction of the UK’s ambition to become a net-zero emissions country by 2050, the government promulgated a ban on gas boilers in 2019. The idea is that homes emitting approximately 14% of all CO2 emissions in the UK is due to the fact that gas...

Read    01/10/2021

IRPM/ARMA merger to go ahead

It’s official - ARMA and the IRPM are to merge. Following votes among members of both organisations last Thursday the two bodies say they will now “work to progress the approved merger to completion”.So what will that mean for their customers? In the short term, prob...

Read    28/09/2021

Is it time to look north for your next home?

The pandemic has turned the housing market on its head. The stamp duty holiday has significantly increased house prices across the country, making buying a first home even more difficult than it was a couple of years ago. Meanwhile, the staycation boom has driven lan...

Read    22/09/2021

Planning reform: what will Michael Gove do now?

Michael Gove has wasted no time making an impact in his new role as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Within a week, he has put a hold on the Government’s controversial planning legislation, described as “the biggest shake-up of the planni...

Read    20/09/2021

Ground Rent: Victory For Leaseholders

There is good news today for leaseholders living in homes developed by Countryside Properties. Following action taken by the Competition and Markets Authority, they will no longer be subjected to ground rents that double every 10 or 15 years. Instead, the CMA told th...

Read    15/09/2021

Do's and don’ts for Gas Safety Week

Gas safety is a critical issue that affects millions of homes across the UK. According to the Gas Safe Register, one in four homes has a potentially dangerous gas appliance. This alarming statistic highlights the significant risks posed by faulty gas equipment, inclu...

Read    14/09/2021

Is it time to look again at student lets?

The student rental market is booming, offering high yields and a strong demand for accommodation. But with this potential comes responsibility and the need for careful consideration. Let's break down the factors at play.

Read    01/09/2021

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