24th Jan 2025
Key changes on leasehold reform effective from 31 January 2025
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025 introduce significant changes to leasehold property rights in England and Wales. The regulations enact Section 27 of the Act, removing the two-year qualifying period that leaseholders previously... more
20th Jan 2025
‘Burdensome’ Landlord and Tenant Act faces major reform
The Law Commission is undertaking a wide-ranging review of Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 to see if it is still fit for purpose, heralding big changes for agents involved in managing commercial properties. Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is what gives business tenants the right... more
13th Jan 2025
Agents have a vital role in creating safer living environments
The Welsh Government has recently concluded a public consultation on proposed amendments to Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations, resulting in significant changes that will impact sales and letting agents and building managers. Since 2021, several changes relating to the design and construction... more
9th Jan 2025
Restricting rent in advance tabled days before Renters' Rights Bill Third Reading
The UK Government has proposed to ban upfront payments of more than two months’ rent, claiming this will crack down on discrimination against lower-income renters by unscrupulous landlords. Propertymark has challenged this position, stating that a one-size-fits-all approach will end up blocking... more
6th Jan 2025
UK housing sector is about to embark on some of the biggest changes seen in over 30 years
The next few months are likely to prove busy for estate agents, based on sales stock coming to the market, while consumers are showing that they are keen to stay ahead of stamp duty threshold changes due in England and Northern Ireland in April 2025, according to Propertymark. The group’s CEO,... more
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