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Tenants would pay more for eco-efficient homes says study
According to a recent survey many tenants would be willing to pay more for greener homes.
The survey by Lettingaproperty saw 98 per cent of respondents reveal that they would prefer a home optimised to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy costs and minimise environmental impact.
£65m Covid rent arrears fund to help landlords
The government has revealed that private landlords in England with Covide-related tenancy rent arrears will benefit from a new £65m debt war chest.
Part of the the newly-renamed Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, it has been stated that the scheme is to be operated by local authorities.
East Midlands sees England’s highest rent arrears during pandemic
According to recent government data, some 335,860 homes - seven per cent of rental households in England – have fallen at least one month behind on rent payments during the Covid pandemic’s initial phases.
The average rent in England in July 2020 was £826 per month. This means the total rent arrears during wave one was at least £277.3 million.
West Midlands landlords threatened with electrical safety fines
Redditch council recently notified landlords that they’ll receive fines of up to £30,000 if their property doesn’t hold a valid electrical safety certificate.
Private landlords are required by law to have a valid certificate before letting their properties, and to present it within seven days of a request by the local authority in question.
Landlord in Scotland refused lettings licence after bad fire paperwork
A story coming out of Scotland where a landlord was refused a lettings licence by a local council for not keeping fire safety alarm records highlights the importance of keeping up with legislations and paperwork when letting property.
