New Poll Reveals Landlord Priorities Ahead of General Election
With the General Election just one week away, a recent poll has illuminated the primary concerns and voting tendencies of landlords. The survey reveals that 62% of landlords have already made up their minds about their vote, leaving 31% still undecided. Despite this decisiveness, there is a notable lack of enthusiasm among landlords regarding housing […]
18 million Homes in the UK Have an EPC Rating of D or Lower
Property website Rightmove has issued an urgent appeal to the next government to assist homeowners and landlords in making their properties more energy efficient. The company estimates that 18 million homes in the UK have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of D or lower. These figures include both homes with existing EPCs and those […]
Starmer’s Bid to End Rental Wars Deemed ‘Impractical’
Labour Leader Keir Starmer’s recent pledge to put an end to rental property bidding wars has been labelled as impractical and unenforceable by a prominent property lawyer. David Smith, a partner at the law firm JMW, criticized Starmer’s proposal, arguing that attempts to outlaw competitive bidding rounds for rental properties would be easily circumvented. He […]
Should Councils be Treated the Same as Landlords When They Break Rules?
A recent move by Southwark Council to refer itself to the Regulator of Social Housing has ignited fierce criticism from a private sector safety law expert, who has labelled the situation a “national scandal.” Phil Turtle, of Landlord Licensing & Defence, is urging the Regulator to leverage its new powers to impose a hefty fine […]