With not a lot to do I read the publication of the English Private Landlord Survey and found it was an eye-opening and sobering experience. In recent years, landlords have often been at the receiving end of criticism, with stereotypes painting us as profit-driven and neglectful. However, the survey provides a more nuanced picture, shedding light on the diverse roles landlords play in the rental market and the challenges we face. The likes of Generation Rent and Shelter won't

Private landlords in England and Wales will need to obtain Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) every time they rent to a new tenant, the government proposes. And landlords of HMOs will need a new EPC every time they rent out a ROOM to a new tenant. The consultation published by the government has a deadline of 26 February for landlords to respond. Currently, EPCs are valid for 10 years but the proposed changes aim to reduce the validity period to ensure EPCs are updated m

House prices in the UK have climbed to a new record high, with the average property now costing £298,083, Halifax reveals. This marks a 1.3% increase from October and a 4.8% annual rise. Northern Ireland continues to lead the way with the strongest annual growth with prices going up 6.8%. Wales and the North West of England also saw significant increases, at 4.1% and 5.9% respectively. 'House prices rose for the fifth month' Amanda Bryden, the head of mortgages at Halifax