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 latest rental index from Knight Frank brings some relief to renters in prime areas of London, indicating a slowdown in rent increases not seen since the summer of 2021. While average rents are still rising, the growth has narrowed, with prime central London seeing...
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 launch of the review of the private rental sector for the Labour Party, undertaken by Stephen Cowan, the Labour leader of Hammersmith and Fulham council in London, is attracting attention ahead of its scheduled release on May 15. Former shadow housing secretary...
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 figures from the Department for Energy and Net Zero regarding the uptake of the Great British Housing Insulation Scheme indicate a significant gap between the number of households that have benefited from the scheme so far and the government's target. 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:...
It seems like landlords in the UK are facing increasing financial pressures due to rising costs, particularly related to mortgages. The report from Foundation Home Loans sheds light on various strategies landlords are employing to cope with these challenges: 1....
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...
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