The latest English Housing Survey (EHS) for 2022-2023, published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), provides comprehensive data on housing conditions, household characteristics, and energy efficiency across England. Here are some key...
Whilst answering questions in the House of Commons, the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Milliband, confirmed that the minimum EPC rating will be made a minimum of 'C' by 2030 - no further details are known. Can be seen here, fast forward to...
Rachel Reeves, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer and former junior chess champion, favours the Sicilian Defence in chess, a strategic opening move aimed at attacking and opening up the board. This strategic thinking reflects her approach to economic policy,...
Whilst we don't have all the details yet, we understand the following about the Renters' Right Bill (from the Government statement) Purpose: The Renters’ Rights Bill aims to provide greater rights and protections to renters in England, addressing issues of insecurity...
Summary of the King's Speech 2024 The briefing notes the Kings Speech can be seen here. Economic Policy and Growth Stability as the cornerstone of economic policy, with independent assessments for tax and spending changes [Budget Responsibility Bill]. Strengthening...
Today (17/7/24), the introduction of a new Renters' Rights Bill was confirmed in the King's Speech. The King briefly mentioned that the government plans to enhance "greater rights and protections to people renting their homes, including ending 'no fault' evictions and...
The latest inflation data for June 2024 provides a detailed picture of price changes in the UK economy: Overall Inflation Rates CPIH (Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs): Annual Rate: Increased by 2.8% in the 12 months to June 2024, the...
The Essential Information Group has just published their monthly newsletter. It can be seen here, and, in summary says: Commercial Property Auctions: Overall Growth: Significant increase in lots sold by 37.2% compared to last year. Revenue Surge: Total revenue up by...
We are publishing this story to remind you that the excuse offered by the landlord 'barrister argued that he lacked experience as a landlord, as this was his first tenanted property' is completely unacceptable. St Albans Magistrates Court recently convicted Olufemi...
Propertymark and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) are among the key industry bodies backing an open letter to the new Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, urging the government to implement regulation for property agents. The letter calls for a meeting...
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