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In a recent podcast with The Guild of Property Professionals, Guy Welfare, an investigator from the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agents team, emphasized the importance for agents to accept and implement new rules regarding material information in...
RICS UK Residential Survey, March 2024 The new survey can be found here, and indicates positive trends in the housing market, with improvements in buyer demand, sales expectations, and stability in house prices. Here's a summary of the key points: Buyer Demand: Buyer...
The residents who lost their homes in the fire at Richmond House have taken legal action against Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) housing association and house builder St James. The claim, submitted to the High Court, seeks compensation for loss, damage, and personal...
The Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee is calling for evidence on improving the home buying and selling process in England. They welcome written submissions on various aspects related to this topic, with the deadline for submissions set for April...
Here's a summary of key housing laws currently under consideration: Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: This government bill aims to reform rights of tenants under long residential leases, regulate charges and costs, and address issues related to residential estate...
The Commons Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Committee has released a report on shared ownership, highlighting significant challenges faced by participants in these schemes. Here are the key findings and recommendations from the report: Challenges with Shared...
New research by the Energy and Climate Change Intelligence Unit (ECIU) reveals that poorly insulated homes in the UK will face significantly higher heating costs starting from April. Homes with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F are expected to...
The Ministry of Justice has released legal aid statistics for October to December 2023, revealing notable trends in housing law cases. Here are the key findings: Increase in Expenditure: The cost of legal aid on housing law cases during this period amounted to £6.2...
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has announced plans to use its social media platforms to draw attention to instances of poor practice by social housing landlords. This initiative aims to increase transparency and accountability within the...
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