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EPC rating standards for private landlords set for major overhaul amid ‘biggest ever’ energy efficiency push
News The government wants landlords to achieve an EPC rating of at least C in private rented homes. The policy revives plans previously put forward by the Conservatives.
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Could mortgage rates fall further this year?
Advice Mortgage rates have dropped again after the Bank of England governor said it could be a “bit more aggressive” at cutting borrowing costs. Will they continue to fall over the rest of 2024?
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Will UK house prices fall? Latest property market predictions explained
House prices could get a boost from interest rate cuts, with mortgage rates falling rapidly. But will house prices rise or fall in 2024?
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Zoopla expects house prices to remain ‘subdued’ despite surge in buyer demand
News Zoopla’s latest house price index showed a fall in mortgage rates had boosted property market confidence. But a rise in supply has kept house price inflation in check.
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How much do solar panels cost in the UK - and are they worth installing?
Advice Solar panels are set to be at the forefront of the government’s plans to make the UK economy greener. But are they cost effective?
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Could an electric car charger boost your rental income?
Advice Landlords have seen their buy-to-let profits come under pressure but tenants may be willing to pay a premium for an electric car charger
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Nationwide: UK house prices growing at fastest rate since end of 2022
Property purchase values have been boosted by falling mortgage rates but could the Budget dampen house price growth?
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8 of the best eco-houses for sale now
This week: houses with excellent ecological credentials – from an award-winning house and studio in Hampshire’s New Forest National Park, to a contemporary Georgian-style house in Cobham, Surrey.
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Will the Autumn Budget hit the housing market recovery?
Advice The housing market has just started recovering from the mini Budget but could history repeat itself after the new chancellor’s fiscal update in October?
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