The UK government has initiated a public consultation on a proposed new home energy rating system called the Home Energy Model. This system is intended to replace the existing Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) rating, which is currently used to assess and compare...
The November 2023 RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) UK Residential Survey results indicate a more positive outlook for the housing market, marking the first optimistic sentiment from agents and surveyors since January 2022. The key points from the report...
Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised concerns regarding the government's Renters (Reform) Bill. The key points include: Financial Support for Local Authorities: MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Private Rented Sector warn that the Renters...
Monsoon Properties Ltd and Prinsegate Chartered Surveyors have both been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) for various reasons. Monsoon Properties Ltd: The agency failed to return vacant possession of a property as requested at the end of a guaranteed rent...
In the dynamic landscape of the UK property market, iHowz stands up for the landlord community. iHowz continues to call for support and guidance for those navigating the intricate matrix of regulations and standards. In its unwavering commitment to...
For many years, landlords have been urging the Government to have all Housing issues heard in specialist Housing Courts, in the same manner employment law is heard at specialist tribunals, or family cases at Family Courts. See 'Government rejects calls for Housing...
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament, marking a step forward in proposed reforms to the leasehold system in the UK. The key points from the recent developments include: Comprehensive Reform Pledge: Housing Minister Lee...
The government has made legislative changes that impact the Council Tax liability for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). It started December 1st 2023, and in summary: All HMO's must be banded as one unit for Council Tax purposes. Where the rooms have been...
The ICO, through Helen Raftery, is addressing concerns related to data protection practices within the housing sector. Some key points mentioned in the article include: Complaints from Residents: The ICO has received complaints from residents who believe they have...
This consultation, which sets out a series of options for how the government could intervene to cap the ground rent leaseholders have to pay, has been extended to 17 January 2024. For the consultation document, click here. For the impact assessment, published on 6...
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