Private rented property in England and Wales must have an EPC rating of E or above in order to be let. These rules came into force on 1 April 2018 for new tenancies, and on 1 April 2020 for existing tenancies. However, it is expected that this will change soon. Because late in 2020, the […]

We heard on the 8th September of the resignation of one of our local MP’s Eddie Hughes, from the ministerial position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Rough Sleeping. Eddie continues to be the MP for Walsall North. We wish Eddie all of the best as he navigates his political career and look […]

As of 1 October 2022, all properties in the private rented sector in England must ensure that a carbon monoxide alarm is fitted in every room with a fuel burning appliance, with the exception of rooms only containing a gas cooker. The legislation also requires landlords to take action when tenants report a faulty alarm […]