Landlords and EPC targets – Tenants want improved homes but not higher rents

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Last week the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans to scrap energy-efficiency targets for landlords – showing, one organisation says – that the Conservatives are on the side of landlords rather than renters.

However, with the prospect of landlords of not having to spend thousands of pounds to get their properties to EPC C standard

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Next steps for Renters’ Reform Bill unveiled

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Michael Gove has revealed plans for the next reading of the Renters’ Reform Bill.

In a speech last night to the Centre for Policy Studies forum and a Shelter evening reception the Housing Secretary seemed to confirm that the next reading will take place this Autumn.

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Update to ‘How to rent guide’ published

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The updated ‘How to rent guide’ has been published and includes the latest advice for landlords and tenants on renting a property in England.

The latest guide must be handed to tenants before they move in because failing to do so might invalidate a Section 21 notice.

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Housing market activity remains weak

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House prices remain unchanged in September, but remain down 5.3% year on year, Nationwide reports.

Nationwide’s House Price Index found that house prices in London declined by 3.8% year-on-year to £514,325 in the third quarter of 2023.

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Errors by Letting Agency?

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Hello, two years ago we completely renovated my partner’s home before offering it up to rent through a full management letting agent.

Recently, following a failed gas boiler safety check, we arranged for our gas engineer to fit a new boiler.

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Bristol tops homebuyer demand despite market slowdown

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Bristol is the most sought-after location for homebuyers in England, according to the latest homebuyer demand index by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk.

The index, which measures the ratio of total for sale stock that has already been sold subject to contract (SSTC) or marked as under offer

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Allegations made by Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Ltd–Statement From Property118 and Cotswold Barristers

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We are aware of a series of publications by Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Associates Limited to his website and his social media channels since 13 September 2023.

Our solicitors have sought advice from an independent Tier 1 Tax King’s Counsel to confirm the correctness of our approach.

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A political party manifesto for the PRS: What landlords DON’T want from politicians

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So, we are into the party political conference season and it is apparent that the private rented sector (PRS) is not going to be discussed – even though the country is facing a ‘housing emergency’.

And rather than offer up a political manifesto of what landlords want –

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Served Section 21 what next?

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Hello, I am a first-time landlord, who rented my property for the 1st time in Sep 2022. Our property was too big for us, and we decided to move to a smaller property and use the rent of this property for our future retirement.

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Unlock the Power of Lease Options: Discover the Course

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Last week, I did an article about my “The BEST Property Strategy in the Falling Market” webinar which took place last night. I hope you had the opportunity to attend and benefit from the insights shared during this eye-opening training.

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