The letting agents’ trade body Propertymark says one of the UK governments should go further in ensuring the safety of tenants...
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17 January 2024
From: Breaking News
The government has launched a public consultation on a radical new UK home energy rating system to replace the long-standing Standard...
18 December 2023
From: Breaking News
Propertymark is backing the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all residential buildings in Wales. The Welsh Government is proposing to amend...
31 May 2023
From: Breaking News
The government claims buildings will be made safer under new proposals including compulsory second staircases for new tower blocks. It says this...
28 December 2022
From: Breaking News
A prominent agency lettings chief is alerting the industry that new smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules are changing from October 1. Since...
22 June 2022
From: Breaking News
Agents are being urged to prepare for changes to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations which may come in this...
19 April 2022
From: Breaking News
Trade body UKALA has cautioned letting agents to act now following the government announcement that it intends to extend the need...
31 January 2022
From: Breaking News
The government has announced that carbon monoxide alarms must be fitted in all private rental properties with fixed appliances such as...
24 November 2021
From: Breaking News
A new report demands that online rental platforms and portals allowing direct advertising by clients do more to deter fake landlords...
04 September 2020
From: Breaking News
A property management firm chief who had to pay over £20,000 after being found guilty of nine offences relating to an...
18 September 2018
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The government’s announcement that it will bring in mandatory electrical checks in the private rented sector has been welcomed - perhaps...
01 August 2018
From: Breaking News
A landlord has been ordered to pay £20,000 after being found guilty of nine offences in relation to a house in...
29 December 2017
From: Breaking News
The director of a property management firm has been found guilty of nine offences of breaching regulations relating to a house...
13 December 2017
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An industry trade group says residents in high rise blocks of flats are being let down by a system in which...
07 November 2017
From: Breaking News
A council has prosecuted a landlord, who was fined £600 plus £500 in council costs after pleading guilty to breaching building...
02 August 2016
From: Breaking News
A damp garage with completely inadequate security, heating, and insulation which was being let as a flat for more than £1,000...