Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the UK government implemented new fire safety regulations, particularly focusing on high-rise blocks of flats. These rules aim to enhance building safety and mitigate the risk of fire-related incidents. Here's an overview of...
The BBC has published an article on the problems for tenants to find properties to rent. The intense competition between tenants for rental properties has intensified, leading to a "race to rent" as listings spend less time on the market. Figures compiled for the BBC...
The rise in private rents across England, Wales, and Scotland over the past year has been attributed to various tax and regulatory changes affecting landlords, according to Propertymark, the letting agents' trade body. Propertymark's insights shed light on the...
The case of D’Aubigny v Khan & Anor, heard at the Central London County Court on December 1, 2023, delves into the application of Section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978 regarding the service of prescribed documents required before issuing a section 21 notice....
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced plans for a unified recycling system in England, allowing households to place recyclables such as plastic, metal, glass, paper, and card in one bin. Councils will also have the option to...
The National Union of Students (NUS) is expressing strong dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the Renters Reform Bill, alleging that it has succumbed to pressure from landlord lobbying and excluded student renters from the bill's protections. Here's a...
The findings from the survey conducted by Weightmans highlight a concerning trend regarding the lack of thorough review of tenancy agreements and other contractual documents among renters in the UK. Here's a breakdown of the key points and recommendations provided:...
The Government has just released statistics on council tax levels, which can be seen here. This release provides comprehensive information on council tax levels set by local authorities in England for the financial year 2024-25. Here's a summary of the key points: 1....
The House of Commons Library has just published a report entitled 'Getting Better Broadband', it can be seen here. Full fibre broadband, also known as 'fibre-to-the-premises' (FTTP), represents the next generation of broadband technology. It offers gigabit download...
The latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) indicates a mixed picture for the UK residential property market in April 2024. While average stock levels have reached a three-year high, indicating a healthy supply of properties, sales...
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