If you’re a self-managing landlord, regular property inspections should be one of your top priorities. They play a vital role in protecting your rental investment, avoiding expensive repair costs, and keeping your property legally compliant.
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Are You Ready for the Proposed EPC Changes?
The UK government has recently released the findings of its 12-week consultation on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for the Private Rented Sector (PRS). These proposed changes could have a significant impact on landlords, particularly in Kent, where many properties may require costly upgrades to comply.
Continue reading Are You Ready for the Proposed EPC Changes?Renters’ Rights Bill Passes Second Reading in the Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill has reached a significant milestone, recently passing its second reading in the House of Lords. The debate, led by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour), saw 44 members of the Lords discussing key aspects of the proposed legislation. Below is a breakdown of the key points and what they could mean for landlords and property investors in Kent.
Continue reading Renters’ Rights Bill Passes Second Reading in the LordsUpdate on the Renters Rights Bill
As largely anticipated, the Renters’ Rights Bill has smoothly passed its second reading in the House of Commons on 9th October. thanks to Labour’s huge majority.
This happened less than a month after the Bill was first introduced and within the first 100 days in office of the new government. The Bill delivers on the government’s manifesto commitment to swing power to renters, with the figurehead reform being the abolition of Section 21 evictions across new and existing tenancies at the same time.
Continue reading Update on the Renters Rights BillRenters’ Rights Bill – What You Need to Know
The Government has recently confirmed details of its much-anticipated Renters’ Rights Bill, including the abolition of Section 21 notices and bans on rental bidding wars, among other proposals.
Continue reading Renters’ Rights Bill – What You Need to KnowUpdate on Mortgage Interest Rates and Projections
With a number of mortgage rate drops announced by major lenders in recent months – both before and after the base rate cut by the Bank of England to 5.0%, investors are understandably delighted. Leading lender Nationwide have actually dropped their five-year fixed rate to under 4% and other have now followed.
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