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How to cut your water bill by making some simple changes June 24th

How to cut your water bill by making some simple changes

As the cost of living in the UK continues to rise, water bills are no exception! The average bill for 2025/6 will be 26% higher than in 2024/5, which is around £10 more a month.
Five good property outcomes from the Spending Review June 16th

Five good property outcomes from the Spending Review

The Spending Review on 11 June showed where the Labour government’s priorities lie regarding how to spend the country’s taxes.
When is the right time to downsize your home? June 6th

When is the right time to downsize your home?

A large property isn’t for everyone, and there are many reasons why you may want to downsize, from no longer needing a big family home if your children have flown the nest to struggling to maintain a bigger property as you get older.
Maximum civil penalties for landlords to be increased May 30th

Maximum civil penalties for landlords to be increased

Councils can already fine a landlord up to £30,000 without having to go to court. The Renters’ Rights Bill is raising this to £40,000 and extending the types of non-compliance that can be penalised via civil penalties.
Changes to pet rules & tenant discrimination May 30th

Changes to pet rules & tenant discrimination

Currently, unless a landlord uses the government’s model tenancy agreement, they can refuse to allow pets and they can also refuse to consider tenants who have children or receive benefits.
The Decent Homes Standard – Are your properties compliant? May 29th

The Decent Homes Standard – Are your properties compliant?

In the social rented sector, there has been a ‘Decent Homes Standard’ for more than 20 years. To be considered ‘decent’, a rented home must be free of the most severe hazards as categorised in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Goodbye to Section 21 – what landlords need to know May 29th

Goodbye to Section 21 – what landlords need to know

Section 21 of the Housing Act currently allows landlords to evict tenants without giving a reason. If the Renters' Rights Bill passes in its current form, this will no longer be possible, and landlords will only be able to evict a tenant via the Section 8 process.
Landlord Ombudsman & PRS Portal to be introduced May 28th

Landlord Ombudsman & PRS Portal to be introduced

Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, two new forms of landlord regulation will be introduced.
Section 8 evictions: Stricter rules & longer notice periods May 28th

Section 8 evictions: Stricter rules & longer notice periods

Section 8 of the Housing Act allows landlords to evict tenants on specific grounds. These are split into mandatory and discretionary.
Fixed-term tenancies are disappearing – What it means for you May 27th

Fixed-term tenancies are disappearing – What it means for you

If the Renters' Rights Bill passes in its current form, fixed terms will be abolished. This means the Assured Shorthold Tenancy will be scrapped and replaced with a new periodic tenancy agreement.

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