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RICS outrage over scrapping of Material Information guidance
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is angry Material Information guidelines being replaced with rules “which leave businesses to interpret the law as they see fit.”Late last week the industry was taken by surprise when all parts ... more
EPC targets threaten private rental sector stability, warn banks
UK Finance – the trade body for banks – is the latest group to warn the government to ease energy efficiency targets for the private rental sector.It says mortgaged landlords’ properties won’t hit the target of EPC rating C or ... more
What might Reform UK’s election success mean for housing?
Reform UK last week built on its success at last year’s general election by gaining its first regional mayor in Andrea Jenkyns, 677 council seats, several English councils, and winning the Runcorn byelection.The party’s unprecedented success ... more
Private rented sector asked to shoulder housing for asylum seekers
The UK Government has called on private landlords for help as part of a growing housing scheme led by outsourcing giant Serco, which manages asylum housing contracts for the Home Office across the Midlands, the North West, and the East of England. Reaction ... more
Renters' Rights Bill Committee Stage starts this week (House of Lords)
The Government has announced four dates for committee sessions in April and May as the Renters' Rights Bill enters its final stages. For some time, the Renters' Rights Bill was at a dead stop. But now, the wheels are back in motion. Below, ... more
Islanders with rooms urged to help on housing
Islanders are being reminded of a new income tax relief aimed at alleviating housing pressures by encouraging the use of under-occupied properties.Under the scheme, which came into effect on 1 January, homeowners who rent out rooms in their principal ... more