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Tougher energy efficiency requirements on the way
Rental properties will be required to have an energy efficiency rating of ‘C’ or better under Government proposals published for consultation this week. Current regulations,…
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Courts open, but please don’t use
We strongly advise landlords not to commence or continue possession proceedings during this challenging time without a very good reason to do so’, said the…
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Billion £ housing project moves one step closer
Bids are being sought for the Government’s multi-billion pound affordable housing project, with the first new houses being promised for next year. An overall housing…
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New forms, formats and guidance
Revision of possession regulations has brought a flurry of new rental forms, formats and guidance notes from the Government. Included in the release COVID-19 and…
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Government backtracks (a little) on eviction notice periods
Backtracking a little on initial indications of how an extension of the ban on tenant evictions in England would work, the Government has cut the…
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Government has designs on ‘Home of the future’
Communal green spaces, gardens and allotments feature in the six design entry finalists for the Government’s Home of 2030 competition. The six finalists, who each…
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Fury at evictions ban extension, calls for help from all sides
Furore has continued over the Government’s last minute and unheralded change of heart over tenant evictions. A ban on evictions had been due to end…
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Most tenants meeting rental commitments
A new survey has confirmed previous findings that relatively few private rental tenants have been unable to meet their rental commitments during the Coronavirus crisis….
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Extending Eviction Embargo a Blow to Abused Tenants
<>Government action to extend the ban on tenant evictions until the end of August, leaves landlords powerless to take action against tenants committing domestic abuse…
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Ban on Evictions Extended for Two Months more
A two month extension to the ban on tenant evictions has been announced by the Government. The ban now runs until 23 August, five months…