EPC deadlines – what to Budget for in 2026
As a landlord, it’s likely you welcomed the January news that the 2028 compliance deadline for new tenancies to meet an Energy Performance Certificate C rating was to be axed. However, the Warm Homes Plan changes announced by the government only give an extra two years’ grace, with C-rated compliance (up from E currently) now […]
Chain reaction: solving the weakest link
As if buying a property wasn’t stressful enough, the added pressure of a chain collapsing puts even further strain on the process. Research published in February by Barclays suggests that homebuyers face additional costs of around £2,000 when chains collapse, with money wasted on survey fees or extended processes pushing up solicitor costs. Meanwhile, the […]
An evidence-led guide for reviewing rents
Rent reviews are a crucial part of the letting process to maximise rental income and provide greater certainty to tenants on when and how their rent might rise. However, the importance of fair and justified rent reviews increases dramatically with the introduction of new responsibilities under the Renters’ Rights Act later this year. What rent increase changes are coming From May 1, […]
Why some buyers are choosing certainty over waiting for further rate cuts
For many buyers, the waiting game is one they’ve been playing far too long. Put off by high interest and mortgage rates, they had to sit on the sidelines, either staying put in a property they own or continuing to rent if they weren’t yet on the property ladder. But today it’s a different story […]
