A new survey by Nationwide shows that there’s just a 1.7 per cent house price premium on homes with EPC ratings A or B compared to a D-rated property.Those homes rated F or G attract a 3.5 per cent discount compared to a similar D-rated property.“Decarbonising and...
We are sorry to have to report Barry Cocum died peacefully in his sleep in August. Many of the long-term members, especially Brighton members, will remember Barry as being very enthusiastic board member, who was personally responsible for a large growth in the...
A new Report and open letter have been sent to the Secretary of State for Housing to highlight the negative impact the Tenant Fees Act has had on renting with pets. The Letter, backed by a cross-party group of over 35 MPs, as well as leading pet charities,...
The BBC have just done an expose on rent controls, and the effect on the market. It can be seen here, and points out that tenants struggle to find properties, especially in Stockholm because of the lack of rental property due to the regulations designed to prevent...
The pandemic has had changed the private rental market in many ways, but one positive impact is that the number of tenancy disputes between renters and their landlord or agent has reduced. TDS says 0.7% or 26,907 of tenancies resulted in a dispute during the 2020/2021...
Property Reporter have just published a piece on the number of landlords planning to sell. It can be seen here, and claims that 21% are planning to sell, and that over half (51%) losing out on rental income due to Covid-19, with well over two fifths (47%) of landlords...
Scotland has appointed a new Tenants’ Rights Minister. Patrick Harvie, the Green MSP for Glasgow will also hold portfolio for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel as well as the Tenants’ Rights Minister. Harvie will lead on delivering a new deal for tenants, and...
A council is asking private landlords with empty properties that could be used to home Afghan refugees to come forward. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking for self-contained properties with at least a six-month tenancy to help fulfil their commitment to...
The Negotiator Magazine has just published an article entitled - Estate agents have to be members of a redress scheme, so why not landlords? It can be seen here, and invites comments from all.
The latest government advice for letting agents and landlords carrying out Right to Rent checks during the coronavirus pandemic confirms that letting agents can continue carrying out Right to Rent checks by video call until April next year, after the emergency...
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