by peter littlewood | Nov 19, 2024 | Open News
The Law Commission has officially launched a consultation on the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act, focusing on potential reforms to security of tenure provisions. Here are the key details: Purpose of the Consultation To evaluate the effectiveness of the existing security...
by peter littlewood | Nov 18, 2024 | Open News
A recent survey by Foundation Home Loans sheds light on how UK landlords are preparing to address the government’s proposed Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ‘C’ standard, which aims to improve energy efficiency in rented properties by 2030. Over two-thirds of...
by peter littlewood | Nov 18, 2024 | Open News
The announcement of an unexpected stamp duty hike in the UK Budget has sparked concern among property investors, particularly those considering buy-to-let and holiday let purchases. Here’s what investors need to know: Key Changes to Stamp Duty: From April 2024,...
by peter littlewood | Nov 18, 2024 | Open News
An investigation by The Daily Telegraph has revealed a significant discrepancy in how local councils are handling housing conditions within their own properties. Despite implementing strict regulations and licensing schemes targeting private landlords, many councils...
by peter littlewood | Nov 18, 2024 | Open News
Caroline Fleming, a 60-year-old woman from Elmers End, Bromley, is facing a distressing situation after investing over £20,000 refurbishing her housing association flat. She has spent 15 years improving her home, including replacing the kitchen multiple times, putting...
