Almost half of British adults will ration their energy use this winter, a survey has found, as energy bills will rise again by 10% this week. Charities have called on the government to do more to help vulnerable people to heat their homes, with the average household...
The BBC has conducted an in-depth analysis of the Governments plans to build 1.5 million new homes. It can be seen here, and in summary says that the development of Northstowe in Cambridgeshire represents the UK’s first new town since Milton Keynes and has been...
The government has released a comprehensive guide outlining the key provisions of the Renters Rights Bill, which is soon to be presented to the House of Commons. The Bill, designed to strengthen tenant protections and reform the private rental sector, covers a wide...
We have been informed by the Home Office that the updated guidance for landlords (letting agents) has been published on 23 September. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/landlords-guide-to-right-to-rent-checks Updates include: Clarification within List A Group...
Ed Miliband, the UK's Energy Secretary, has pledged to enforce a ban on landlords renting out properties that do not meet specific energy efficiency standards, as outlined during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. His plan involves requiring landlords to ensure...
The Telegraph has published an article from a tenant, with the view that 'Renters are the real villains of the rental crisis – they’re worse than landlords' The article can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) where the the article describes the writer's...
Airbnb has endorsed the Labour Party's move to abolish Section 21 evictions, through a paid article on LabourList written by John Park, Airbnb’s head of government affairs and public policy for Northern Europe. In his article, Park highlights Airbnb's support for the...
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner opened the Labour Party conference with a series of major housing policy announcements. The measures aim to improve the quality, safety, and availability of homes across both the social rented and private...
Labour MP and Redbridge councillor Jas Athwal is facing mounting pressure to resign after a BBC investigation revealed the poor condition of rental properties he owns. The investigation, which aired earlier this month, uncovered flats plagued by black mould and ant...
Two landlords, Mr. Colin and Mrs. Susan Woodard, were fined a total of £18,000 after failing to comply with planning regulations for operating their property as an illegal House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Despite being instructed by the Planning Inspectorate to...
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