One home every minute will need upgrading for the 2050 EPC deadline

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A staggering 12.8 million homes across England require energy efficiency improvements to meet the government’s ambition for all properties to achieve an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2050.

This equates to upgrading approximately one home every minute

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Council slammed for holding landlords responsible for tenants’ fly-tipping

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A council has been slammed for threatening landlords with an unlimited fine for failing to tackle fly-tipping.

Sefton council has warned landlords they must make proper arrangements for their tenants to dispose of rubbish until the designated collection day or face a fine.

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Paul Shamplina launches Talkin’ Property for straight-talking landlord advice

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A new no-nonsense property channel offering advice for landlords and tenants has launched.

Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, has launched a dedicated YouTube channel called Talkin’ Property.

From interviews with industry legends to sharing personal lessons and experiences

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Labour blasts Green Party over hypocrisy in Section 21 eviction row

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A Green party councillor has come under fire for issuing a Section 21 notice, despite the party’s pledge to ban no-fault evictions.

According to The Guardian, William Pedley, who is standing in the upcoming local elections for the Victoria ward in North Northamptonshire

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Lords clash over Renters’ Rights Bill in committee stage

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Members of the House of Lords clashed over the Renters’ Rights Bill in stage one of the committee stage.

Baroness Scott of Bybrook has criticised the Renters’ Rights Bill, warning it fails to strike a balance between landlords and tenants and could reduce the supply of rental homes.

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Labour considers EPC C exemptions for listed buildings

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The Labour government could relax energy-efficiency rules and allow listed buildings to be exempt from EPC C targets, claim The Telegraph.

The news comes after Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband announced all private rented properties would need to meet EPC C targets by 2030

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Renters’ Rights Bill could spark ‘landlord exodus’ and harm tenants

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As the House of Lords prepares to examine the Renters’ Rights Bill today (22 April), property experts are sounding the alarm over its potential to harm the tenants it aims to protect.

The legislation, entering its committee stage for detailed scrutiny

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Shelter demands action as social housing waiting lists hit 100 years in London

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Families could face a 100-year wait for social housing in London, new research warns.

Data from the National Housing Federation reveals that in Westminster, some families are facing waits of up to 107 years for a three-bedroom social home.

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How do I calculate the CGT computation on this one?

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Hi folks, Any help with this situation would be greatly appreciated! With the long-term tenant now gone, I’ve decided to sell this very well-looked after, well maintained garden flat. It’s in South Gloucestershire, recently claimed to be in the top ten fastest-selling destinations of England.

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Tenants willing to pay an HMO premium for compatible housemates

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Nearly half of tenants in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are prepared to pay up to 10% extra in rent to live with housemates who share their interests and lifestyles.

The findings from COHO, an HMO management platform

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