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New UK energy policy failing landlords of rural homes built before 1919
The UK Government’s energy policy is failing older houses across the British countryside by giving home owners inaccurate information and encouraging damaging retrofits on homes built before 1919, it is claimed. From 01 April 2018 it will be illegal for a private landlord to let a property with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating lower […] The post New UK energy policy failing landlords of rural homes built before 1919 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Call for MOT system for rented homes in UK
New minimum standards should be introduced for the private rented sector in the UK and landlords should receive tax incentives for signing up to accreditation schemes, it is suggested. More needs to be done to improve the quality of private homes across the board, including a new set of minimum standards for landlords which cover […] The post Call for MOT system for rented homes in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Outlook for residential property in key Asian cities more subdued for 2017
Many residential property markets in Asia have seen a year of strong increases but prospects for 2017 look more subdued, according to a new report. Potential risk for Asian property markets include rising interest rates in the United States and the strength of the US dollar. There is also the threat of US trade tariffs, […] The post Outlook for residential property in key Asian cities more subdued for 2017 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →