Government must help landlords meet EPC C target

Rt Hon Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed that by 2030 all rental properties will be required to achieve at least Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) level C or equivalent. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “Many landlords will find EPC C…

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Going Green: Share to Buy’s Top 5 Sustainable Homes

More and more buyers are prioritising sustainability when it comes to their property search. The latest survey from leading first time buyer property portal Share to Buy of over 2,600 potential purchasers identifies this growing priority, with 72% of house hunters revealing a high energy efficiency rating is important to them.* By incorporating energy-efficient features…

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How to Leverage Multiple Offers to Secure the Best Deal in the UK Market

In today’s competitive UK property market, securing the best possible deal is often a challenge. With rising house prices and strong demand, especially in desirable areas like Cardiff, homebuyers and sellers alike face intense competition. One of the most strategic approaches for sellers is leveraging multiple offers. By encouraging multiple bids on your property, you…

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Top Tips for Preventing Household Emergencies in Rented Properties

Household emergencies can strike at any time, often causing disruption, inconvenience, and even damage to a rental property. Both landlords and tenants have a shared responsibility to maintain the property and prevent emergencies. However, proactive measures can go a long way in minimising risks. Here, we outline top tips for preventing common household emergencies in…

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Rightmove open forum: Tackling misconceptions about agents head on

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Rightmove is hosting an open forum with agents, to discuss how to tackle misconceptions from the public about the estate agency industry together. Taking place on Thursday 26th September at 10:00am, the open forum is an opportunity for Rightmove and agents to work on solutions together, to dispel some of the most common misconceptions that agents…

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Harron streamlines homebuying for househunters

Harron Homes has introduced its enhanced Homemover schemes designed to simplify the homebuying and selling process for househunters searching across Yorkshire and the North Midlands. The two schemes, Assisted Move and Part Exchange, provide practical solutions for customers looking to move into a new Harron home while avoiding the common pitfalls of selling their current…

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The Evolution of Digital Asset Management: Security at the Forefront

Digital property, ranging from cryptocurrencies to NFTs and tokenized actual-global property, have grow to be fundamental elements of these days’s monetary ecosystem. As more people and businesses include virtual assets, the significance of steady control has surged. The growing reliance on virtual currencies and assets highlights the want for stronger security measures, specifically with the…

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Interior Design in 2025: Bold Colours are Making a Comeback

The days of sterile whites and boring beige walls are long gone. Homeowners are now starting to embrace bold colours more than ever, a trend that we can expect to see going into 2025. The move away from neutral tones indicates that homeowners are trying to be more expressive, and that they are also trying…

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Digital Verification and Anti-money Laundering Tool Achieves 2m+ Downloads

  Five per cent of UK adult smartphone users have now used Thirdfort The app based platform uses AI, biometric verification and Open Banking to simply and quickly carry out  ID and funds verification in high-value transactions such as home buying   Thirdfort, a client due diligence platform that integrates Know Your Client (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML),…

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Bank of England’s decision not to change interest rates

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Following on from the Bank of England’s decision not to change interest rates, here are some thoughts from the Industry. Kevin Shaw, National Sales Managing Director, LRG: After a reduction in August, the decision not to reduce interest rates further in September was what we’d expected.  The impact of August’s cut has had the desired…

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Buying a Second Home in Malaysia – An Overview

Many UK citizens purchase second homes and Southeast Asia is a very popular destination, in particular Malaysia, where the climate is nice and the economy strong. There are other reasons why a UK citizen might choose Malaysia for a second home, such as the MM2H program that offers many incentives. What is the MM2H program?…

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