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Property Issues Raised in the 2011 Budget

It’s budget time again, and Chancellor George Osborne has delivered the news of his budget for 2011. We take a look at some of the issues of interest to property investors, property buyers and property owners. For once there was … Continue reading

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New Landlord Regulations Scrapped

Landlords won’t be facing increased regulation due to too much red tape, the government housing minister has announced. Following recommendations from the Rugg Review which looked at the state of the private rented sector, the previous government wanted to introduce … Continue reading

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New Government to Keep EPCs But Scrap HIPs

With a new government finally in power, we’re wondering what new changes they’ll bring to the property world. Details are beginning to emerge about the Coalition Agreement between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats and the first bit of property-related news … Continue reading

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Rental Property Energy Efficiency Plans Revealed

The energy performance and energy efficiency of properties has become a key concern, but if new government proposals go ahead, landlords could be stopped from letting badly insulated properties.  According to the latest strategy plan from the Department of Energy … Continue reading

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