by peter littlewood | Jun 19, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Here’s a detailed analysis based on the current Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) and its components: Consumer Prices Index and Housing Costs CPIH and CPI Trends: The Consumer Prices Index including owner...
by peter littlewood | Jun 19, 2024 | Green issues
The consumer group Which? has called for an overhaul of the energy performance certificates (EPC) system after an investigation found assessments riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful advice that could cost homeowners thousands of pounds. The investigation, which...
by peter littlewood | Jun 19, 2024 | Political
Conservative Party Building Targets: Commit to building 300,000 homes annually by the mid-2020s. Home Ownership: Extend the Right to Buy scheme to housing association tenants. Planning Reforms: Simplify and accelerate the planning process. Affordable Housing: Increase...
by peter littlewood | Jun 19, 2024 | Licensing
Sandwell Council is moving forward with plans to expand its licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough, aiming to improve standards and tackle issues like anti-social behavior and housing conditions. Currently, HMOs with five or more...
by peter littlewood | Jun 18, 2024 | Green issues
According to research from Handelsbanken, a significant majority of landlords are in favour of stricter regulations to raise the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to A for both residential and commercial lettings, the highest achievable level. This...
