We have been advised that all Local Authorities are to be given money by the Government to help tackle energy inefficient proprieties. This is being overseen by Greater South East Energy Hub and Local Authorities will be seeking any property in the 'E','F' or 'G' EPC...
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Rent discounts for students extended for another three weeks
The country’s largest landlord for students has extended its discounted rent scheme for another three weeks. Unite Group says its 50 per cent discount will eventually have run for a total of 10 weeks, up until the end of the government’s 'stay at home’ guidance on 29...
Business rates review report pushed back until autumn 2021
Retailers, hospitality firms and landlords will have to wait until later in 2021 for the government to publish a final report on its review of business rates. Due to the ongoing and wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic and economic uncertainty, the government said the...
60% of landlords expand portfolio in race for stamp duty savings
Some 60% of multi-property landlords have expanded their property portfolio since the introduction of the stamp duty holiday in July 2020, according to research from Direct Line for Business. The report shows landlords have been strategic with their purchases; 43%...
Mortgage broker asks for overhaul of government’s Green Homes Grant
Property Master chief executive Angus Stewart has called on the Chancellor to offer landlords more support by revamping its Green Homes Grant scheme. The grant offers funding of up to £5,000 per property, though applying for the grant is difficult and locating an...
Ikea to build new affordable homes in Worthing
Aspiring homeowners will soon have the option to buy a house from Ikea - as part of the retail giant's plans to tackle Britain's property crisis. Worthing Council has teamed up with the flat-pack furniture chain's affordable housing developer Boklok, to bring 43 new...
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