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Renters demand EPC upgrades as energy bills vary widely a...
More than half of the UK’s housing stock—around 18 million homes—currently has an EPC rating of D or lower.
According to Rightmove,
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Can I speed up possession due to property damage?
Hi, I’m currently waiting for a Section 21 possession order, with my solicitor actively chasing the court for updates. The council...
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It has now been nearly five years since we first published our eBook “The Ultimate Guide To Landlord Tax Planning“.
The...
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Tenant refused rent increase and now arguing deposit issue?
I had a new tenant on Universal Credit in September 2000. He accepted a rent increase of £200 in September 2022, which was not signed.
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Need to trace absent Freeholder to sell?
I own one small flat which I rent out. I paid off the mortgage and was planning to retire. Fed up with constant issues paying out for...
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Scottish Housing Minister’s pledge to collaborate o...
Scottish Housing Minister vows to work with landlords to make rent controls work.
In a housing emergency debate, Paul McLennan says...
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Bank of England Decision and the Property Market: What...
The Bank of England’s recent rate decision was “finely balanced,” as noted by Faisal Islam, BBC Economics Editor.
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