by peter littlewood | Apr 7, 2023 | Green issues
The Secret Landlord has written about the problems of reaching possible new EPC rules. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and says that ‘if you ask any landlord to spend up to £10,000 to make their property more energy efficient or risk a £30,000 fine...
by peter littlewood | Apr 7, 2023 | Leasehold
The Law Commission has just announced it will be reviewing part of the statute, as part of its Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan. The review is focusing on Part 2 of the LTA 1954, which relates to ‘security of tenure’ i.e. the tenant’s right to...
by peter littlewood | Apr 6, 2023 | Tax & Other Financial
Growth in UK house prices slowed in March, according to data from Halifax. According to the mortgage lender, average house prices edged up 0.8% in March on a monthly basis. Growth slowed from a 1.2% climb in February. Annually, growth in house prices slowed to 1.6% in...
by peter littlewood | Apr 5, 2023 | Industry News
Those looking to acquire a rural property are being warned that they could face a complex legal dilemma that is expensive to comply with – and may even lead to prison time. It has been revealed that people looking to make a move to the countryside or put their home or...
by peter littlewood | Apr 5, 2023 | Industry News
The three-bedroom HMO was identified by Barking and Dagenham Council in December 2018. Officials informed the planning enforcement team that planning permission had not been granted or applied for to change the property from a single dwelling. Landlord Husna Patel was...
