Government plans to rewrite EPC rules – but is the system fit for purpose?

Happy new year! Our first Rent Report for 2024 looks into the government’s latest plans for EPCs. Politicians are consulting on a new energy efficiency scoring system, but can they enforce the existing rules?

Next, the Scottish government has set out its plans for the future of rent control. We explain how rent increases will work from April, and ask if there is light at the end of the tunnel for the PRS.

Rising rents are changing tenants’ priorities when looking for a new home, according to industry experts. We ask what 2024’s most sought after features are.

In Wales, politicians are planning mandatory registration and licensing for short-term lets. What does that mean for investors?

Last year, PayProp engaged extensively with politicians and officials to put forward our vision for a fairer, more transparent rental market. In a new Rent Report feature, we explain our public affairs plans for 2024.

After last year’s predictions of a housing market crash didn’t come true, analysts are forecasting flatter sales and rentals in 2024. We share our latest roundup.

Finally, the start of a new year is always an exciting time in the property industry. Here are some of our planned activities for the next couple of months.

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