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Energy efficiency proposals

Energy efficiency proposals

Encouraging news from the Government recently concerning the rush to EPC C grade for rental homes. Ministers have confirmed their intention to ensure all rented homes should achieve an Energy Efficiency Rating of at least ‘C’, but have introduced a series of vital changes to help landlords, including: We are feeling positive that this means…

Why should I be a private landlord now?

Why should I be a private landlord now?

Being a private landlord in the Furness area is still attractive because it offers steady rental income, long-term property value growth, and control over your investment. Despite challenges like Renters Reform and maintenance costs, our landlords see it as a way to build wealth and financial security. We are seeing younger landlords coming into the…

Budget November 2025

Budget November 2025

So, Rachel has done it….we have a landlord tax. We were expecting something like this to be honest, but applying National Insurance to rental income for landlords is another hit for the sector, straight off the back of the Renters Reform Act. And perhaps, also, less obvious could be the changes in grants for upgrading…

Renters Reform Act – summary

Renters Reform Act – summary

We promised to update all our landlords on the changes in the Renters Reform Act, which has now passed into law. The changes will come in two parts, with the first changes commencing May 1st 2026, and the remainder in 2027. With increasing layers of regulation, it has never been more important for landlords to…