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Consultation launched on reforms to social housing allocations
The DLUHC has launched a consultation seeking views from local housing authorities, social housing landlords, tenants and applicants on proposals to amend social housing allocation rules. The Government’s proposed changes would prioritise those...
How has the UK rental market changed over the past year?
The BuyAssociation have published an opinion piece with their views on the changes experienced in 2023. The article can be read here, and is of the opinion that the UK rental market has seen a rise in average monthly rents, with an increase of 7%...
Find out if you’re eligible for 100% FREE energy efficiency upgrades
If you’re home is heated with an Oil Boiler, an LPG Boiler or an Electric Storage Heater then you may be eligible. Click here to find more.
Will better energy efficient properties hold their values?
The property expert, Jonathan Rolande of the National Association of Property Buyers, suggests that the energy efficiency of homes will have a significant impact on their capital values. He notes that homes that are not energy-efficient may see a...
Landlords face problems in relation to licensing rules
Des Taylor, a director of Landlord Licensing & Defence, has raised concerns regarding the risks landlords face in relation to licensing rules. His main concerns are: Risk of Criminal Prosecution: According to Des Taylor, landlords are at risk...
UK government to pay private landlords £73bn over next 5 years
The UK government is set to subsidise private landlords in England with over £70 billion in the next five years through housing support, according to analysis by the New Economics Foundation (NEF). The figure is over six times the amount that is...
Labour state that Section 21 causes homelessness
Labour's London Assembly housing spokesperson, Sem Moema, has highlighted what she claims is a link between Section 21 eviction powers granted to landlords and an increase in homelessness, with 4,389 people sleeping rough in London—a 23% rise from...
Leaseholder protections: deed of certificate – frequently asked questions
The Government has jus published a list of FAQ's which outlines details and frequently asked questions regarding the deed of certificate in the context of the Building Safety Act and leaseholder protections. It can be read in full here, and covers:...
Labour scrapping £28bn green pledge could leave UK colder, sicker and poorer
The Guardian has published an opinion piece on Labour's decision to abandon key policy decried as ‘economically illiterate’ reaction to short-term political pressures. The article can be read here; the article highlights concerns from business...
Rightmove buys reviews company
Rightmove announced its acquisition of HomeViews for £8m in cash. HomeViews is the UK's largest community of verified resident reviews for property developments, with a particular focus on the build-to-rent sector. https://www.homeviews.com/ "It...
Agents are confident after rates are held
Many sales agents have new confidence in the market following the impact of the Bank of England's decision to maintain the interest rates at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive time and its implications on the real estate market. They believe there...
Medway Council to buy hundreds of properties for homeless
Medway Council is taking proactive steps to address homelessness and housing issues in the area. Here are some key points of the scheme: Property Purchase: Medway Council plans to buy 150 properties to provide temporary accommodation for families...
Brighton council must save £30m to avoid bankruptcy
Brighton and Hove City Council is set to make savings of approximately £30 million to address a budget shortfall. The cost-cutting measures include the restructuring of council operations, with around 75 staff members facing potential redundancy,...
Brighton i360 debt tops £50 million
The i360, a tourist attraction in Brighton, UK, reportedly owes more than £50 million to the city council, with the outstanding debt calculated at £50.033 million as of December 31, 2023. The debt figure translates to around £181 per resident of...
Council tenants unable to pay communal heating bill are threatened with eviction.
Council residents in south London, particularly Lambeth, are reportedly facing eviction threats due to an inability to pay a 350% increase in heating bills. Lambeth Council tenants have been served notices seeking possession of their properties...
The Bank of England has failed. It must urgently lower interest rates
The Standard has published an opinion piece by Ben Ramanauskas, a research fellow at Oxford University and a former government adviser, in which he criticizes the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for its handling of inflation and...
BRE calls for major reforms of EPCs and better trained assessors
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is advocating for a significant overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to better align with net-zero targets. BRE's report, "Energy Performance Certificates: Enabling the Home Energy...
A landlord who failed to provide a council with information has been fined.
The landlord in question faced legal consequences for failing to provide information about one of his properties, leading to charges under the Housing Act 2004 and the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The specific details...
When is an HMO not an HMO?
This case involves an appeal from a rent repayment order made by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) concerning the classification of a property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The issues on appeal revolve around the definition of a...
British homes for British workers
The UK government is reportedly considering a controversial scheme named “British homes for British workers,” aiming to give British citizens higher priority for social housing. The move, intended to bolster Rishi Sunak’s reputation for being tough...
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