by peter littlewood | Feb 26, 2024 | Industry News
Airbnb's latest figures highlight the important role that short-term letting plays for many landlords in the UK, particularly during times of economic strain. With the typical host landlord earning £5,500 a year from sharing their space on the platform, Airbnb argues...
by peter littlewood | Feb 26, 2024 | Green issues
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), implemented in April 2018, were designed to target private rented sector (PRS) landlords whose properties had an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below Band E. Failure to comply with MEES could result in fines...
by peter littlewood | Feb 26, 2024 | Leasehold
The BBC is running an article on the problems with leasehold flats, it can be seen here. In the article, Liz Winstanley’s experience highlights the significant challenges faced by leasehold property owners when it comes to managing and resolving issues with...
by peter littlewood | Feb 22, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Lettings agency Hamptons believe that rents have peaked. Their latest data reveals some interesting trends in the rental market across Britain: Slowing Rental Growth: Average rents on newly let properties increased by 8.3% year-on-year in January, marking the...
by peter littlewood | Feb 21, 2024 | Licensing
Barking and Dagenham council’s proposal for a replacement Selective Licensing Scheme, along with a new Additional Licensing Scheme, signals the ongoing effort to ensure quality housing for residents in the private rented sector. The existing scheme, which has...
