by peter littlewood | Feb 7, 2025 | Open News
Improving the Energy Performance of Privately Rented Homes The lawyer, David Smith has published an excellent article on the recent Government announcement on another EPC consultation. It can be seen here, and says: The Government has launched a new...
by peter littlewood | Feb 5, 2025 | featured article, Open News
Renters’ Rights Bill Moves to House of Lords Amid Legal & Market Concerns The Renters’ Rights Bill has progressed from the House of Commons to the House of Lords, where it recently had its Second Reading. This marks a critical phase in its journey to...
by peter littlewood | Feb 5, 2025 | Open News
The Telegraph has published an article warning of the problem created by the existing EPC system. It can be seen here, and says: Key Issues with EPC Ratings EPC assessments lack accuracy: Assessors with as little as three days of training are making significant...
by peter littlewood | Feb 3, 2025 | Open News
Water Bill Hike Average water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of £123 from 1 April 2025, marking the biggest increase since water was privatised 36 years ago. The annual average water bill will rise from £480 to £603, driven by the need to replace...
by peter littlewood | Feb 3, 2025 | Open News
The latest English Housing Survey (2023-24) highlights improvements in housing standards and energy efficiency, but also persistent challenges in the private rented sector. 1️⃣ Housing Quality & Safety Overcrowding remains at 3%, unchanged from previous years....
