Tag: housing standards

Landlords could pay tenants up to two years’ rent for failing Decent Homes Standard as PBSA is exempt

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 25

In an unfair loophole, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers will be exempt from the Decent Homes Standard, whilst landlords will...

Council slammed over tenant safety risks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2024, 2 years ago | 3

A council has been slammed by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for “serious failings”. Castle Point Borough Council in...

Blackpool approves selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Blackpool Council has approved a new selective licensing scheme which will come into effect on 1 April 2025. It says...

Most social housing tenants are happy – but there’s room for improvement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The first survey of social housing tenants has found that while many of them are happy with their homes, there’s...

Homes left unmortgageable due to spray foam insulation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Spray foam insulation has made many houses unsellable and unmortgageable, despite a government eco scheme encouraging homeowners and private landlords...

Council inspects 500 PRS homes – and finds 2,000 issues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 18

A council that launched its selective licensing scheme for private rented sector homes in March claims to have inspected 500...

Council reintroduces its selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Gedling Borough Council is set to reintroduce a selective licensing scheme in Netherfield, Nottingham, aiming, it says, to enhance the...

Two-thirds of landlords lack EPC C rating as many plan rent hikes for upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Two-thirds of landlords currently own at least one property that does not have an EPC C rating, according to Foundation...

London council to expand its selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 9

A London council is looking at a significant expansion of its selective licensing scheme which will cost landlords £923. After...

Professional body pushes for licensing schemes to be doubled to improve housing conditions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Selective licensing schemes should DOUBLE from five to ten years, says professional body. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)...

Private providers lead social housing growth but challenges remain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite an increase in affordable housing, only 700 social homes were built in England last year, according to the Regulator...

City council asks for views on reintroducing licensing scheme for PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Salford City Council is seeking public opinion on whether to reintroduce a selective licensing scheme for private landlords in parts...

Council apologises to tenants after receiving lowest rating from housing regulator

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

A London council has issued an apology to its tenants after receiving the lowest possible rating from the Regulator of...

NRLA calls for urgent action on housing regulations after years of delay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The NRLA is urging the government to introduce the UK’s housing, health and safety rating system (HHSRS) after years of...

CIEH welcomes new report calling for stronger selective licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An organisation has welcomed the Renters’ Reform Coalition report calling for more selective licensing. The Chartered Institute of Environment Health...

Consultation on proposed property licensing schemes closes next week

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2024, 2 years ago | 6

A London council is urging residents, landlords and tenants to have their say on proposed new licensing schemes for private...

EPC regulations could drive older properties out of the rental market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

One leading landlord organisation is warning that older properties without EPC exemptions could see half of the private rented sector’s...

Ed Miliband ready to challenge landlords over EPC C targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 92

Ed Miliband is willing to risk a fight with landlords to meet EPC C targets, according to The Times. In...

Renters’ Rights Bill set to be introduced with immediate Section 21 ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 29

The Renters’ Rights Bill will be introduced to Parliament today with Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions set to be banned...

Council slammed for extending licensing schemes without telling landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Despite being the London borough with the highest fines for unlicensed properties, Waltham Forest council has been criticised for its...

Propertymark pushes for letting agents’ inclusion in Good Landlord Charter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An industry body wants letting agents to be included in Andy Burnham’s Good Landlord Charter. The charter aims to “empower...