EPC Cash Grants Available, But Fall Woefully Short Of Making A Difference
Hello readers, You may recall that a couple of weeks ago I wrote an article about how the government has made cash grants available to landlords for EPC improvements provided their tenants meet certain conditions. Grants have now opened for applications, so I thought I’d do a brief follow up blog to tell you about […]
Labour Unveils EPC Upgrade Cash Grants For Landlords, But There May Be A Sting In The Tail
Hello Readers, One policy that the Conservatives scrapped, but Labour has brought back in is in relation to EPC ratings for privately rented properties. In very simple terms, the proposal is for homes in the private rental sector to have a minimum requirement of EPC C by 2030 to continue being let. Along with this […]
The Kings Speech – A Conservative Start For Labour?
Hello readers, I don’t doubt that you will have heard that today was the King’s speech as Parliament was opened for the new term. This was the first of the new government and our first glimpse into how Labour might carry out their duties. Before we get into the details and my thoughts, I came […]
Labour Government Quick Fire Roundup
Hello readers, It’s now official. We have a Labour government, new prime minister in Sir Kier Starmer, new housing minister in Matthew Pennycook. I know that landlords are waiting with bated breath to see what the next steps will be. Quoting from LanzlordZone of Matthew Pennycook’s appointment I read how: “… the relief that someone […]
Section 21 evictions up by 19% as rent arrears worsen
Hello readers, Whilst the renters reform bill has been thrown away, I don’t doubt that the incoming government will resurrect it in some form and with that proceed to ban section 21 evictions in favour of a beefed-up section 8 process. Recent data shows that evictions by bailiffs in England via a Section 21 ‘no […]
Babies and HMOs – Everything Medway Landlords Need To Know
Hello readers, Something that comes up from time to time is what HMO landlords ought to do should a tenant become pregnant. This is a delicate area and one that is not often thought about, however does happen from time to time. The point about having a child in an HMO room is that the […]
What types of insurance do landlords need to have in place?
Hello readers, A common question I get asked is what types of insurance you should have in place as a landlord. I often find this being an area that landlords want to scrimp and save on, however whilst it’s always recommended to use the services of a quality broker to get you the best deal […]
Gillingham Investor Alert
Hello Readers, A recent Rightmove alert has brought up a fantastic property in Forge Lane, Gillingham packed with potential for a guide price of £180,000. You can view the property here, which is being sold by live stream auction on 14th May. The four-bedroom property is listed for auction, but has huge permitted development potential […]
Renters Reform Bill Pushing Forward Over The Next Few Days
Hello Readers, This is one that’s been taking the headlines for over a year now, however it’s recently made a huge step forward with the next step in parliament taking place on Wednesday (24th April). One to watch for sure and a spokesperson spokesperson from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities explained how: […]
FOI request reveals EXACTLY how Medway Council has spent their Housing Infrastructure Fund allocation
You may recall how, back in January, it was announced in the media that despite a crisis in homebuilding, two thirds of the £4.2bn UK housebuilding fund remains unspent by local authorities. Launched in 2017, the Housing Infrastructure Fund was created to help jump-start housebuilding by providing councils with grants for key infrastructure such as […]
