by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2024 | Green issues
A recent study by Nationwide has revealed that landlords selling properties with poor Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are unlikely to face significant price discounts. Despite concerns surrounding the return of the EPC C-rating target for rental...
by peter littlewood | Sep 6, 2024 | Industry News
Phil Spencer, the well-known TV property expert, is advising landlords to consider delaying the advertisement of vacant properties due to the current market conditions, especially with students entering the rental market as universities restart. He points out that...
by peter littlewood | Sep 6, 2024 | Industry News
Waltham Forest Council, a leader in issuing fines to landlords, has quietly extended its additional and selective licensing schemes from April 2025 to March 2030, according to data company Kamma. The announcement, made on 18 July 2024, has not been widely publicized,...
by peter littlewood | Sep 6, 2024 | Industry News
Generation Rent has commented that landlords leaving the private rental sector could provide an opportunity for renters to enter the housing market. This comes in response to Rightmove's report that the number of former rental properties being sold is at a record...
by peter littlewood | Sep 6, 2024 | Industry News
Property118 has published an article on the grants available for landlords. It can be seen here, and says that in 2024, UK landlords face increasing challenges in maintaining both profitability and compliance with evolving regulations, particularly around energy...