Over half of homes in the PRS need upgrading to meet proposed regulations
The government appears to acknowledge that its target is too ambitious
NEWS ARCHIVES
Property industry reacts to Michael Gove’s plans to build more new homes
Ever since Margaret Thatcher declared her belief in a ‘property-owning democracy’ and introduced Right to Buy in 1980, the UK has been a nation obsessed with the idea of homeownership
Lucky escape as car crashes into front of estate agency branch
Estate agency owner says, “it was lucky no one was looking in the window when it happened, as they would have had their legs chopped off”
Government unveils ‘long-term plan for housing’ – full details
The PM and housing secretary have set out further plans for regeneration, inner-city densification and new housing delivery
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Marsh & Parsons’ regional director joins Hat and Home; Knight Frank appoints new head of lettings; Octagon names new group operations director
Homes with gas boilers could be banned from being sold under government plans
Heat pumps cost around £10,000, four times as much as the £2,500 needed to install new fossil fuel boilers
BTL landlords must register for a license under new scheme
Landlords who fail to meet licence conditions may get a criminal conviction and an unlimited fine, or be issued with a financial penalty of up to £30,000 for each condition breached
RICS appoints new board following mass walkout
The RICS has announced the appointment of Nigel Clarke as new interim chair of its SRB plus five new board members following the mass walkout of the original board last month
Demand for homes in British coastal towns hots up
While Europe endures record temperatures, coastal towns in Britain remain hot favourites with home buyers
Government pledges to meet its 1 million new homes plan
The government will meet its manifesto commitment to build 1 million homes over this Parliament, the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, insists