24th Feb 2025
From ‘later this year’ to ‘the spring’ – when will housing reforms happen?
It’s a busy few months ahead for the Government’s housing policy if ministerial answers are anything to go by. In the previous week, Government ministers have faced questions on a timeline for promised housing reforms. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook was asked when the Government would... more
13th Feb 2025
UK housing market cools in January but surveyors stay upbeat
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Britain's housing market slowed noticeably in January as house price growth and buyer demand cooled, according to a survey of chartered surveyors on Thursday who still expect activity to pick up in the year ahead. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said its net balance... more
5th Feb 2025
What happened in the second reading of the Renters' Rights Bill? (House of Lords)
Here's a quick rundown of the main talking points in yesterday evening's Renters' Rights Bill debate in the House of Lords. Peers debated the Government's proposals for the PRS in the second reading of The Renters' Rights Bill in the House of Lords yesterday. The issue of student... more
3rd Feb 2025
How to strategically help your landlords achieve higher EPC ratings
So far, we've covered the proposed changes and their potential impacts. Now, let’s see how you can help your clients take a calm and considered approach to improving their EPC ratings. 1 - Recommend that they conduct an EPC assessment The first step to improving an EPC rating is to conduct... more
3rd Feb 2025
New EPC regulations 2025: Help your landlords avoid this huge mistake
Rental properties must reach EPC C by 2030. But making significant investments now could actually set your clients back... The Government is proposing tighter energy efficiency regulations in the UK, requiring all privately rented properties to achieve a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)... more
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