Reforming Energy Performance Certificates
Reforming Energy Performance Certificates Significant updates to energy assessment procedures are on the horizon, with the introduction of RdSAP version 10 (EPC Software) on 15 April 2024, and the proposed…
Mortgage Arrears Soar
Mortgage Arrears Soar Mortgage arrears soar. The recent surge in buy-to-let mortgage arrears has left agents and landlords pleading with the Bank of England. This alarming trend has created a…
Thermal Bridging
What is Thermal Bridging? Thermal bridging may sound like a technical term, but its impact on new builds is anything but dull. In fact, understanding and addressing thermal bridging is…
EPC Methodology Changing
EPC Methodology changing? Great news, EPC Methodology Changing. The release of RdSAP 10 on 15 April 2024 marks the first full-scale update to the residential EPC methodology in four years. …
Experts want major reforms of EPCs
What do the Experts want? The world of energy efficiency assessment is calling for change and improvement. Experts are advocating for major reforms of EPCs and the need for better…
How Virtual Tours Can Improve Your Property Value
Looking for a new home is a marathon. Potential tenants/ buyers can easily spend hours scrolling through property search websites. However, they’ll quickly click off a property if they aren’t…
Spring Statement
What Does The Spring Statement Mean For Landlords & Tenants? With rising inflation, this Spring Statement from the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, was eagerly awaited. However, it received mixed reviews, especially…
Pet Friendly Lets
The Demand For Pet-Friendly Lets And Their Impact On Landlords For many years, pet owners have struggled to find rental properties. Understandably, landlords can have reservations about having pets as…
How Landlords Can Benefit From EPC Upgrades
With EPC changes coming into force, coupled with the rise in energy bills, landlords are looking to increase the energy efficiency of their property. At the moment, landlords need to…
Right To Rent Deadline Extension
Right To Rent Deadline Extension: How Does This Affect Landlords? At the height of the pandemic, the rules around Right to Rent changed. These were to minimise the need for…