When planning a renovation to boost a property’s value, it’s crucial to understand how to estimate its end value while considering the time, effort, and cost involved. The numbers need to work in your favour for the project to be worthwhile. Step 1: Research Comparable Properties Start by researching comparables—properties similar to your planned finish, sold in the past 6-12 months within a quarter-mile radius. These will give you a baseline for your property’s value once

Selective licensing schemes should DOUBLE from five to ten years, says professional body. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) supports an amendment by Carla Denyer, co-leader of the Green Party, in the Renters’ Rights Bill to double the duration of licensing schemes, which she claims “will help local authorities improve housing conditions”. This is despite selective licensing schemes costing landlords hundreds of pounds and the Department of Housing, C

The Housing Ombudsman has slammed social housing providers for failing to meet legal requirements and safety hazards. In a new report, the Ombudsman reveals a 329% increase in the number of interventions it has had to make to resolve issues for social housing residents. Failings include social housing providers not addressing damp and mould issues, resulting in children missing school due to unhealthy living conditions. In one case, repair delays forced a father to carry his