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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Pooled Client Accounts: Challenges Faced by Letting Agents
What Are Pooled Client Accounts? With various crucial roles in managing properties, an essential aspect of the operations of a letting agency is the use of Pooled Client Accounts (PCAs). These accounts consolidate multiple individual client accounts into one single centralized business account. Utilising PCAs simplifies financial transactions by allowing use of a single account …
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 …