Generation Rent says the PM was ‘reckless’ to bin EPC regulations for landlords

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The lack of landlord regulation is making nearly 50% of private renters reluctant to apply for grants that would make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce their bills, research reveals.

The findings from Generation Rent show that tenants are afraid of rent increases and evictions if they ask for energy performance certificate (EPC) improvements.

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Am I wrong?

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Hello, I have a fantastic tenant on a two-yearly AST and in February 2024 she would have completed 10 years, without a single problem, and the rent always paid on time (save for a short term during the covid period)

In those 10 years

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Property118 and Cotswold Barristers Rebuttal of Dan Neidle’s Allegations

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Kings Counsel has confirmed the correctness of our approach to incorporation.

Why we have only published a holding response to Dan Neidle’s articles (until now!)

Given the extremely damaging nature of Mr Neidle’s article, and the distress it has caused to our existing clients and their trusted advisors

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Industry body calls for housing court in Wales

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A Welsh government consultation presents plans to create an independent unified court system.

The proposals by the Welsh government set out plans to consolidate nine devolved tribunals into a single coherent system which includes both First-Tier and Appeal tribunals.

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Renters (Reform) Bill: Housing Minister says not all tenants are ‘bad people’

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The Housing Minister Rachel Maclean has insisted that not all tenants are ‘bad people’ who are in gangs or smoke weed as she championed the abolition of section 21 as part of the Renters (Reform) Bill.

Speaking at a fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference on Monday night

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Tenant left without serving a notice?

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Hello, I am looking for some advice from Property118 readers. A tenant left without serving a notice, which was required in the AST.
My question is: Can I claim the deduction from their deposit for the rent they are still liable for?

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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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