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The Welsh Government has implemented the new Renting Homes (Wales) Act that will change the way homes in Wales are rented and managed. We outline how this will impact landlords.

The UK Government recently announced updated requirements for the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (Amendment) Regulations 2022. We’ve broken down the amendments to ensure your property is compliant.

We all agree that we need to upgrade the UK’s housing stock to meet net zero, but we can’t shy away from the consequences of proposed changes for the private rented sector.

With the Government expected to announce new rules regarding the energy performance of rented homes, we outline how Energy Performance Certificates impact landlords and the private rented sector.

The regulatory and legislative landscape for buy-to-let landlords looks set to see significant changes in 2022 that could impact the way the private rented sector (PRS) operates.

For the first time since 2014, homes are cheaper to rent than buy. Find out what’s driving this change and discover the most affordable UK rental locations with our rental affordability index.

Residential landlords in England can now apply for a Green Homes Grant voucher and receive up to £5,000 towards the cost of installing energy efficient improvements to their properties.

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