Home Improvements

Home Improvements

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A prominent rental market analyst is warning that elements of the reform legislation proposed by Labour “are casting dark shadows” over the lettings sector, with few landlords likely to sleep easy at possible threats to their investments. ...
The Housing Ombudsman, who presides over the social landlord sector comprising housing associations and local councils, has hit out at a number of providers over their work on window repairs. ...
Generation Rent research claims that minority ethnic communities are more likely to be living in colder homes that are more difficult and expensive to keep warm than their white counterparts.  ...
Paragon Bank has launched a new refurb-to-let deal, offering landlords finance to upgrade their properties. ...
The Eco Experts have come up with four ways to improve a home’s Energy Performance Certificate. ...
Airbnb is banning the use of security cameras inside rental properties from the end of April. ...
Another rental market snapshot suggests that London is suffering an oversupply of properties to let - with rents dipping as a result. ...
The Suffolk Building Society has launched new mortgage products aimed at private landlords who are planning refurbishments, such as a new bathroom or kitchen. ...
Rents across the UK continue to retreat from their 2023 highs, falling by 2.9 per cent over the last three months, a leading index says. ...
New research from a construction professional body shows a large proportion of people would not buy a newly built property due to concerns over quality.  ...
Many households are struggling with rising costs, while renters in particular continue to struggle with low quality housing, the Resolution Foundation claims. ...
Affordability limits have been reached in several regions of the UK, the Home property website suggests. ...
A prominent property market analyst says he was “gobsmacked” to hear Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tone down the energy efficiency requirements previously demanded of landlords. ...
The Additional Licensing HMO scheme in the Bath and North East Somerset area ends on New Year’s Eve.  ...
Landlord repossessions have increased by 6.8% across England and Wales...
From tax tweaks to rising yields, landlords are adapting in...
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