Shelter Protests Housing Standards

Housing campaigners have launched strong criticism against the government following its latest announcement on reforms to the private rented sector. Earlier this week, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook confirmed

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US Fed Keeps Rates Steady

The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain interest rates at their current level, emphasising the importance of central bank independence. Chair Jerome Powell stressed that autonomy is

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Labour Council Targets Landlords for Housing

The Labour-led council in Exeter is reaching out to landlords across the city who have vacant properties. With housing demand remaining high, the council is keen to make

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Home Buyers Return as Mortgage Rates Fall

Home buyer confidence in the UK is starting to improve as mortgage rates gradually fall, bringing more people back into the property market. While this is a positive

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Decent Homes Rules Delayed to 2035

Housing campaigners have strongly criticised the government’s decision to delay enforcing new living standards for private rented homes in England until 2035. They argue that this long timeframe

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Miliband Accused of Softening EPC Standards

Housing campaign group Generation Rent has spoken out against Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, accusing him of weakening the government’s proposed rules on energy efficiency standards for rental homes

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Leasehold Reform Caps Ground Rents

The government has announced major changes to the leasehold system, introducing a cap on ground rents at £250 per year. Over time, this will reduce further to a

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EPC Reform Consultation Exposes Risks

A recent government consultation has highlighted that landlords may face difficult decisions in response to the UK’s upcoming EPC reforms, with some potentially choosing to sell their properties

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Rent Disputes Could Overload Courts

Property professionals have warned that new rules allowing tenants to challenge rent increases could place significant strain on the courts and tribunal system once the Renters’ Rights Act

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EPC C Rules Won’t Raise Rents

The government has insisted that landlords will not need to put up rents in order to meet new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C standards by 2030. This claim

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