Electric Vehicle Charging Grants: One Year Left to Claim
As the world turns towards sustainable solutions, the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) has become increasingly urgent. Yet, for many, the cost of installing charging infrastructure remains a barrier. That’s where financial incentives from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) come into play, offering a lifeline for landlords, renters, businesses, and more. But time […]
Navigating the Changes: Understanding Universal Credit Rent Payments
In recent updates by the government, landlords renting to Universal Credit (UC) tenants have found themselves facing potential payment inconsistencies. The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced plans to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA), promising an increase to the ’30th percentile of local market rents’. Despite assurances of increased housing support for low-income renters effective April 1st, […]
RICS Sees Positive Trends in the UK Residential Property Market
The latest findings from the RICS UK Residential Survey, released in March 2024, paint an encouraging picture of the nation’s housing landscape. Sentiment is on the rise, buoyed by increased buyer demand, optimistic sales expectations, and stability in house prices. Rising Buyer Demand and Sales Expectations One of the standout findings of the survey is […]
Propertymark Says Tenants Are Suffering Due to Non-Regulated Agents
In the ever-evolving landscape of the housing market, the role of lettings agents remains a topic of significant concern. A recent statement from Propertymark, a prominent trade body, has reignited the debate, highlighting the plight of private tenants who are reportedly ‘suffering’ due to the lack of regulation governing lettings agents. This issue has sparked […]