The election of the Labour Party into parliament promises to bring significant changes to housing in the UK. With an ambitious plan to address housing shortages, affordability, and rental market regulation, Labour’s policies could reshape the landscape over the next five years. Housing Market New Homes and Strategic Planning A key component of Labour’s housing …
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The Rent-to-Buy Scheme: A Path to Homeownership
With the rental climate frequently exhibiting unpredictability, saving the money for a house deposit can be daunting. The Rent-to-Buy scheme in England attempts to resolve this, by making the transition from renting to buying a home much more manageable. What is the Rent-to-Buy Scheme At the heart of the Rent-to-Buy scheme is one simple principle. Tenants rent …
EPC Policies: Navigating the Evolution of Government Guidelines
In recent years, the UK government has been actively working towards achieving its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. One of the key strategies in this endeavour has been to rework Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) policies. Current Requirements As of April 1st 2018, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations have dictated that all properties being let …