The UK Government has today announced a major transformation in the way ground rents are regulated in England and Wales — a move that could benefit millions of leaseholders and make homeownership fairer and more affordable. What’s Been Announced? On 27 January 2026, the Prime Minister confirmed new plans to…
Read MoreThe UK rental market entered the end of 2025 with a noticeable shift in direction: while rents continued to rise on an annual basis, the pace of growth has slowed considerably, and competition between tenants eased compared with the fevered activity seen during the pandemic years. Rents: Growth Continues, But…
Read MoreThe UK Government has confirmed long-awaited changes to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regime as part of its broader new Warm Homes Plan aimed at improving energy efficiency, cutting household bills and tackling fuel poverty. Under the announcement, EPCs are set to be reformed with a new approach to measuring…
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