Rental homes need more energy efficiency support
Just five per cent of private rented households have received government help to fund energy efficiency measures despite having the greatest need. Although more of those classed as fuel poor live in the sector, private rented households received only half of the help given to those in the social sector. According to the English Housing Survey, […]
Private rental sector worth £1.4 trillion
The UK’s private rental sector sits at almost £1.4 trillion pounds, according to the latest research by buy-to-let specialist, Sequre Property Investment. Sequre Property Investment compiled data on the number of current private rented dwellings across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, before looking at the total value of these rental portfolios based on current property […]
Most tenants are happy in their homes
More than 80 per cent of private renters in England are satisfied with their accommodation according to the latest English Housing Survey. The English Housing Survey (EHS) is a national survey of people’s housing circumstances and the condition and energy efficiency of housing in England. Nearly one in five households in England live in the […]
New Building Safety Bill
The new Building Safety Bill has been published to set out a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained, according to the government. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick outlined the next key step in an extensive overhaul to building safety legislation, giving residents more power to hold builders and developers […]
Tenants and Landlords Have Been Collaborating
A continued fall in landlord possession claims took place between April 2020 and March 2021, according to new research produced by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). This latest NRLA research: The Wait of Justice 2021: How Covid Legislation Affected Possession, shows possession claims have dropped significantly since the initial court closures. During the […]
Resolving boundary disputes
A new service aiming to help neighbours resolve boundary disputes without resorting to court action has been launched by the Property Litigation Association (PLA) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The Boundary Disputes Mediation Service comprises a mixed panel of mediators, lawyers and surveyors, all experienced in boundary and neighbour disputes, who can provide a […]
A busy summer ahead for the property market
House prices are still soaring, and the property market looks set to remain buoyant as we head into the summer period. According to the Halifax House Price index, the average home in the UK now costs £261,743, reaching a record high. This represents an increase in value by 1.3 per cent in the last month […]
High demand for student accommodation
Demand for student accommodation is stronger than ever according to recent research. UniHomes, a student accommodation platform, has revealed that more people than ever are opting to go to university, resulting in a higher demand for student accommodation. And despite coronavirus leading to a record decline in GDP, the demand for student accommodation has remained […]
Tenants seek homes outside London
Potential Norwich landlords may be tempted to put their properties up for rental this summer following recent research from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in more tenants seeking new rental homes in places other than London across the UK, according to recent research from the organisation. A survey of […]
Changes to notice periods for evictions
The UK Government has announced that from June 1, 2021, notice periods in England that are currently six months, will now be reduced to four months. The current ban on bailiff-enforced evictions, introduced as an emergency measure during lockdown, will end on May 31. As part of a phased approach through Step Three and Step […]