Letting agents and councils are teaming up to tackle damp and mould in the private rented sector with a new campaign. East Riding of Yorkshire Council, alongside Hull City Council, has launched the Healthy Homes campaign to raise awareness of the risks of untreated damp and mould. Backed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, 21 letting agents have signed up for the initiative. The campaign encourages tenants to report issues directly to their agent,

When planning a renovation to boost a property’s value, it’s crucial to understand how to estimate its end value while considering the time, effort, and cost involved. The numbers need to work in your favour for the project to be worthwhile. Step 1: Research Comparable Properties Start by researching comparables—properties similar to your planned finish, sold in the past 6-12 months within a quarter-mile radius. These will give you a baseline for your property’s value once

Selective licensing schemes should DOUBLE from five to ten years, says professional body. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) supports an amendment by Carla Denyer, co-leader of the Green Party, in the Renters’ Rights Bill to double the duration of licensing schemes, which she claims “will help local authorities improve housing conditions”. This is despite selective licensing schemes costing landlords hundreds of pounds and the Department of Housing, C