The government’s consultation on raising the minimum EPC rating to C for privately rented properties has revealed that the deadline for new tenancies is set for 2028, not
UK House Prices Reach Record High
Nikka Sulton
House prices in the UK have surged to a record high, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. The average property price now stands at £299,138, marking
Labour Veteran Criticises Landlords Over EPC
Nikka Sulton
Caroline Flint, a former Labour government minister who served under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, has criticised certain landlords for what she describes as a failure to invest
Dog Population Soars Ahead of Renters Rights Bill
Nikka Sulton
New research suggests that the UK dog population may have been underestimated by as much as four million. Dogs remain the most popular pet in the United Kingdom,
Bank of England Cuts Rates to 4.5% After Budget
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England has made a significant move today by cutting interest rates in an effort to revive the flagging UK economy. In a decision by the
Renters’ Rights Bill Clears Second Reading in Lords
Nikka Sulton
The Renters’ Rights Bill has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Lords, marking an important step forward in the legislative process. The Bill will now
Mortgage Rates May Drop Below 4% This Year
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England is likely to reduce interest rates more sharply and swiftly than the markets currently anticipate, according to forecasts from two major US banks. Morgan
City Licensing Regime Extended by Five Years
Nikka Sulton
Worcester Council has announced the renewal of its scheme aimed at improving the standards of rented housing, extending it for another five years. The initiative, which has been
Two Lenders Cut Rates Before Bank of England Decision
Nikka Sulton
Two major lenders have announced mortgage rate reductions ahead of the Bank of England’s expected interest rate decision later this week. Barclays has confirmed rate cuts on some
Council to Cover Rent and Deposit for Eligible Tenants
Nikka Sulton
Mansfield council has announced the launch of an innovative scheme aimed at reducing homelessness by working closely with private landlords. This initiative is specifically designed to assist individuals