The number of Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications has surged by 46% year-on-year, signalling that more homeowners are switching to heat pumps. The scheme offers grants of up to £7,500 for
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‘Conveyancing process requires substantial overhaul’‘Conveyancing process requires substantial overhaul’
A legal body has hit out at the conveyancing process in England, labelling it “inefficient and ineffective” and saying it requires “substantial reform”. The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX),
Paul Shamplina urges for timely court reformsPaul Shamplina urges for timely court reforms
Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina has called for clarity on when the court system will be reformed so landlords and tenants have a proper roadmap on the future of Section
Renters (Reform) Bill risks driving student housing shortage to crisis point, letter to government warnsRenters (Reform) Bill risks driving student housing shortage to crisis point, letter to government warns
A group of higher education and student housing organisations have raised concerns about the Renters (Reform) Bill’s effect on the student housing sector. In letters to a government minister and
Rental groups furious at ‘watered down’ Renters (Reform) BillRental groups furious at ‘watered down’ Renters (Reform) Bill
A coalition of rental groups including Citizens Advice, Shelter and the Joseph Roundtree Foundation have accused the Renters (Reform) Bill of abolishing Section 21 “in name only” after amendments took
London landlord must find nearly £79k or face jail timeLondon landlord must find nearly £79k or face jail time
A landlord in London has been slapped with fines and a confiscation order of £78,620 after she split up and rented out a five bedroom property as flats with planning
Scotland costal areas very profitable for investorsScotland costal areas very profitable for investors
Property buyers looking for strong returns should invest in Scottish coastal areas, analysis from Pikl Insurance has found. Buying in Portree on the Isle of Skye costs an average of
Spring supply of homes for sale at five-year highSpring supply of homes for sale at five-year high
Would-be homebuyers are currently enjoying the highest level of springtime choice of homes in five years, Zoopla research has revealed. There are 20% more homes on the market compared to
Firm blasts inconsistent EPC assessorsFirm blasts inconsistent EPC assessors
The quality of Energy Performance Certificate assessors have been called into question by surveyor firm Re:volve Real Estate, which said the same properties are being assessed inconsistently. The firm said
Renters (Reform) Bill to return to the Commons this weekRenters (Reform) Bill to return to the Commons this week
The much-delayed Renters (Reform) Bill is finally returning to the House of Common this week. On Wednesday the bill will receive its second reading with the following amendments: A review