Landlords Face 2028 EPC ‘C’ Deadline

Nikka Sulton 

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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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