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Proposed Changes to EPC Rules for Landlords in 2028 – Scrapped

Proposed Changes to EPC Rules for Landlords in 2028 – Scrapped

In a recent review of the government’s green policies, Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has decided to scrap the proposed introduction of stricter minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties. The original proposed changes set out that all tenanted properties,...

UK Rental Market Shrinks by 400,000 Properties

UK Rental Market Shrinks by 400,000 Properties

IntroductionSince 2016, the private rental market in the UK has shrunk by around 400,000 homes. In this article, we will look at the reasons for this trend.   Landlord Policy changes A report by CBRE has found that policy changes over the last ten years has...

Landlords advised to review tax affairs ahead of new database

Landlords advised to review tax affairs ahead of new database

Renters Reform Bill As part of the new Renters Reform Bill the Government is planning to launch a new landlord database. This database has the potential to provide HMRC with large amounts of information regarding landlords which they will be able to identify landlords...