Industry News

The Government have released all circulars regarding changes to Building Regulations. The list can be seen here.

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Regulations have been updated for the social rented and private rented sectors. The government has introduced new requirements on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the social rented sector and new requirements on carbon monoxide alarms...

The Government has announced that new homes will be more accessible for older and disabled people as the they confirm plans to raise the accessibility standard following full consultation of proposals. More details can be seen here

The House of Commons Library has released a report on ‘Help with paying for historical fire safety work: high-rise blocks (England)'.  It has an overview of eligibility for leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022 and what those protections cover. It...

The House of Commons Library has released a report on ‘Freeholders’ estate and service charges.  It has Information on the position of freehold home owners who pay a service charge for the upkeep of communal areas on their estates. It can be seen here, and covers:...

The Property Industry Eye is offering free training for agents, see more details here.

Be aware that the Mirror have published an article advising tenants how to claim ‘thousands of pounds’ if their deposit hasn’t been protected properly.  The article can be seen here. This is in addition to another article warning of problems with eletrical...

A landlord and property owner who failed to repair a serious water leak in a private rented property in Lewisham have been fined £4,000 after their tenants’ bathroom ceiling collapsed. After the tenants got in contact with Lewisham Council in November 2021 to complain...

iHowz are members of the BPF, and as part of their response to the Government’s proposals on rental reforms they are looking to gather evidence on the use of selective licensing considering the new portal, ombudsman and other regulatory changes. Selective licensing is...

The  response can been seen here.