Sunak’s government gets to work – but do they know it’s crunch time for landlords? The second half of 2022 has given us a warp-speed ministerial shuffle, and three Prime Ministers in the space of just a few months. As events unfolded we’ve been watching avidly, in the hopes of getting some answers to questions …
Nottingham landlords are facing fines for poor energy ratings Nottingham city council is rolling out a new strategy to crack down on ‘cold homes’ in the private rented sector. It will be issuing financial penalties for properties with an energy efficiency rating of F or G. Since 2018, all private rented properties in England and …
Do you know about the latest landlord licensing scheme in Leicester? The latest landlord licensing scheme is a must-know for Leicester landlords, but there’s an important message for landlords everywhere. In October 2022 new renting rules came in for certain parts of Leicester – but the city isn’t the first to make these changes, nor …
What can landlords expect from prime minister Liz Truss? It’s inevitable: A change in the country’s top job means a shuffling of the government’s priorities and policies – for better or worse. With Liz Truss taking the reins as the new PM, the nation is keen to learn exactly what she plans to do, and …
Government proposals for the Private Rented Sector were set out in a white paper called A Fairer Private Rented Sector, but what are the next steps? The policy paper was published on 16th June 2022 and detailed the government’s plans to ‘fundamentally reform the private rented sector and level up housing quality in this country.’ …
If you’re affected by the cladding crisis, what steps do you need to take? The catastrophic fire at Grenfell Tower in West London on the 14th of June 2017, killed 72 people and left 70 more injured. It started on the 4th floor of the 24 storey tower block, with the building’s cladding and external …
Are private property rentals really of a higher standard than social housing? The quality of social housing and renting a house in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) has been in the news over the last few months, after Prince Charles delivered the Queen’s speech in parliament in May and revealed plans to overhaul the government’s …
Despite all eyes being on the current Tory leadership race, the government’s proposals for the Private Rented Sector have not been forgotten. An inquiry has been launched into the Government’s proposals for the Private Rented Sector, as set out in its recent White Paper, A Fairer Private Rented Sector. The ‘Reforming the Private Rented Sector’ …
With the leadership race in full swing, can landlords rely on the next Prime Minister to fix the rental crisis? The call for a fix comes as rents continue to rise and – increasingly – tenants struggle or become unable to pay as the cost-of-living squeezes everything from food prices to energy bills. There is …
Greg Clark MP appointed new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities of the United Kingdom. But who is he? Less than a year into his tenure, Michael Gove, outgoing Secretary of State for Levelling Up, has been sacked for disloyalty to the Prime Minister. His replacement in the Department for Levelling Up, …
