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New date when British travellers to Europe will need to submit fingerprints and facial biometrics
The European Union's Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) is set to commence on October 6, 2024, according to information obtained by The Independent. The EES is described as an automated IT system designed to register non-EU nationals traveling for short stays...
Government action will force price of boilers up next year
The Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) The Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) is a policy initiative by the UK government set to be introduced on January 1, 2024. Its primary goal is to encourage the adoption of more energy-efficient heating...
Brighton Council to start charging for Improvement Notices
Brighton Labour council is introducing charges for the issuance of Improvement Notices to landlords in an effort to ensure that privately rented homes meet required standards. The charges are set to be implemented from January 2, 2024. According to...
Rent Rises slow
The Financial Times have run an article about the probability of rent rises slowing during 2024. The article can be seen here (subscription may be necessary), and in summary says: The pace of rental growth in the UK is slowing down, providing some...
Rent hot rents unsustainable, says Zoopla
The red-hot rental market in the UK is expected to cool in 2024 as rents have risen rapidly in recent years, reaching a point where tenants are facing affordability pressures. Zoopla's latest rental report indicates that the pace of growth could...
Next cost-of-living payment confirmed
The UK government has confirmed that millions of households will receive a £299 cost-of-living payment in February next year. This payment is the third of up to three cost-of-living payments, totaling £900, for eligible individuals on means-tested...
Leasehold Charity briefing on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
The Leaseholder Charity has published their parliamentary briefing on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill. It can be seen in full here, and in summary says The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill represents a significant development in the...
Are selective licensing schemes to blame for soaring rents?
Continuing the series of articles on Selective Licensing (see the last one here), property118 is running a bog under the heading 'Are selective licensing schemes to blame for soaring rents? It can be seen here, and in summary the article discusses...
New version of EPC being investigated
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...
Some cautious positivity in the market
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...
Government warned that the RRB will fail without financial assistance for councils
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...
Two agencies expelled from the Ombudsman scheme.
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...
Net Zero Plans: Still No Clear Guidance for UK Landlords
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...
Petition for Housing Court launched
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...
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has passed its second reading
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:...
Landlords now responsible for HMO Council Tax
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...
Data protection and preventing harm in housing
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...
Modern leasehold: restricting ground rent for existing leases
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...
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
On 7 December 2023, the House of Commons Library published, in advance of the second reading of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill in the Commons, a briefing providing background to the Bill and an overview of its main provisions. For the...
Minimum level information for properties let or sold: new guidance
On 30 November 2023 the National Trading Standards’ Estate and Lettings Agency Team (NTSELAT) published guidance about the minimum level information that estate agents must provide when advertising a property for sale or to let. The guidance has...
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Housing Laws in the Pipeline
Here's a summary of key housing laws currently under consideration: Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: This...
Commons Committee Report Calls for Urgent Reform of Shared Ownership Schemes
The Commons Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Committee has released a report on shared ownership, highlighting...
Poorly Insulated Homes Face Higher Heating Costs, Urgent Action Needed
New research by the Energy and Climate Change Intelligence Unit (ECIU) reveals that poorly insulated homes in the UK...
Legal Aid Expenditure on Housing Law Cases Increases in Latest Statistics
The Ministry of Justice has released legal aid statistics for October to December 2023, revealing notable trends in...
Government to Highlight Poor Practice by Social Housing Landlords on Social Media Platforms
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has announced plans to use its social media platforms to...
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