By now I’m sure you’ve processed last week’s news that buyers and renters have been told to halt buying, selling and moving house in most cases. Whatever your position we have an opportunity to take stock – we’ve not got much choice – and focus on getting through the next few months relatively unscathed. For […]
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All court possession orders have been suspended with immediate effect. This affects mortgage holders as well as private and social renters across England and Wales. This will affect cases in the system as well as new cases for at least 90 days, though the timeframe may be extended. A government statement said: “Landlords will have […]
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The government has warned landlords that they are still legally obligated to carry out urgent health and safety repairs. However, it clarified that non-urgent repairs should be done at a later date, as agreed between tenants and landlords. The government issued the following the guidance: “Landlords remain legally obligated to ensure properties meet the required […]
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Last week the government asked local authorities in England to house all people sleeping rough by the weekend, according to homeless charity Crisis. In a letter sent to homelessness managers and rough sleeping coordinators in every local authority, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, is quoted as saying: “As you know, this is […]
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The new Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has told professionals to close non-essential building sites following the advice of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The group, made up of construction industry bodies, said construction professional should only carry out required repair and maintenance, as well as emergency work. They should suspend other work such as building […]
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Audley Group managing director Kevin Shaw has called on the government to provide greater detail on what counts as a ‘critical home move’. Shaw added that this should include people moving into retirement communities. In the government’s guidance to homemovers and other property professionals released yesterday, it said that the police’s emergency enforcement powers are […]
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Mortgage lenders are giving customers who have exchanged contracts the option to extend their mortgage offer by up to three months, so they can move at a later date. The current social distancing measures mean that people are looking to delay moving house. Stephen Jones, chief executive of UK Finance, said: “To support these customers […]
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The government has told buyers and renters that they should delay moving to a new house if possible, in a guide published yesterday. Estate agents, conveyancers and surveyors have also been given guidance, which details how they need to support people who want to buy or sell during this period. While the public have been […]
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Landlords have been warned to take note of the upcoming Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard regulation coming into force on 1 April. The changes mean properties where tenancies pre-date April 2018 have to have an Energy Performance Rating above E. Asaf Navot, chief executive at proptech lettings service Home Made, said: “Given the COVID-19 crisis, it […]
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Bruce Burkitt, founder and managing director at Property Experts These are difficult times in the property market, with a constantly changing situation creating a great deal of uncertainty. The world is facing a crisis and now the UK is in a temporary lockdown, but the outlook for the property market is not as bleak as […]
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