by peter littlewood | Apr 9, 2024 | Industry News
The Ministry of Justice has released legal aid statistics for October to December 2023, revealing notable trends in housing law cases. Here are the key findings: Increase in Expenditure: The cost of legal aid on housing law cases during this period amounted to £6.2...
by peter littlewood | Apr 9, 2024 | Industry News
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has announced plans to use its social media platforms to draw attention to instances of poor practice by social housing landlords. This initiative aims to increase transparency and accountability within the...
by peter littlewood | Apr 9, 2024 | Industry News
New homeowners in new-build estates across the UK are being compelled to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to access information regarding their escalating estate charges, according to a report by i. Residents seeking insight into the allocation of their fees are...
by peter littlewood | Apr 9, 2024 | Industry News
A recent report by Zero Deposit indicates a significant surge in tenant demand across most counties in England, marking a robust recovery in the UK's private rented sector (PRS). Analyzing rental data, the report reveals a 1.5% increase in tenant demand in the first...
by peter littlewood | Apr 8, 2024 | Green issues
There are important proposed changes in the energy efficiency assessment process for homes, replacing the existing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with a new Home Energy Model. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: Changes in Assessment Process: The current...
