by peter littlewood | Aug 12, 2024 | Industry News
Following the release of data from the Ministry of Justice last week, campaigning charity Shelter has highlighted the loss of a private tenancy as the leading cause of homelessness, accounting for more than a quarter of households identified as homeless or at risk....
by peter littlewood | Aug 12, 2024 | Industry News
Letting Agent Today has published an article quoting the CEO of Spicerhaart who is of the view that Labour can resolve the rental crisis, but must give clarity to the industry about future taxes and the contents of the Renters Rights Bill. The article can be seen...
by peter littlewood | Aug 12, 2024 | Green issues
Landlords in the UK are facing significant challenges in meeting the Labour government’s 2030 target for all privately rented homes to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A to C. Research from Hamptons reveals that if energy efficiency...
by peter littlewood | Aug 8, 2024 | Industry News
The RICS UK Residential Survey for July 2024 indicates a mixed but slightly positive outlook for the UK's residential property sector. Average mortgage rates lowered in July, aligning with the market's anticipation of a Bank of England rate cut. This reduction has...
by peter littlewood | Aug 7, 2024 | Licensing
Overview: Recent research from Direct Line indicates a growing number of selective licensing schemes being imposed by local councils in England, increasing costs for landlords. Selective licensing schemes require landlords to obtain a license for renting out...
