The UK private rental sector is currently facing a significant shift. Recent market snapshots, including the latest RICS sentiment survey, highlight a growing trend: landlord instructions are at a low as many choose to exit the Buy-to-Let market. This “sell-off”
The landscape of the UK Private Rented Sector (PRS) is undergoing a fundamental transformation. With the full implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill, the Decent Homes Standard—long the benchmark for social housing—has been extended to the private sector. For individual
For years, the EPC has been a “tick-box” exercise. That is about to change. We are currently seeing the most significant overhaul of energy reporting in a generation. The shift from RdSAP to the Home Energy Model (HEM) isn’t just a software
Last week, we agreed a significant rent review for a client who owns a mixed portfolio across London. Their tenant was midway through a 20-year lease on a prominent restaurant property on a main road in South West London and
January’s announcement by the UK Government marks one of the most significant overhauls of the leasehold system in England and Wales in a generation. With the introduction of the draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, the government is taking direct aim
Earlier this month, our team at Conway Chartered Surveyors attended the ‘Current Residential Property Issues’ conference by Professional Conferences. This commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) ensures we maintain the highest standards of compliance across all divisions. Sharpening Our Compliance
The UK’s Internal Migration: Why the City Exodus Has Hit a Deceleration Wall For the past four years, the narrative of the ‘City Exodus’—the mass departure of residents from London and other major UK metropolises—has dominated property market discourse. However,
As an RICS Surveyor working across the residential and commercial sector, I fully support the spirit of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) to improve standards and security for residential tenants. However, the reality of recent legislation—including the RRA and previous
