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New EPC Rules 2025: What They Mean for Homeowners

The New EPC Rules 2025 have now come into effect, bringing important updates to how Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are assessed and issued. If you’re ...

**ALT TEXT:** A stylised map of the UK from Rightmove showing regional property market data for May 2025. Each region displays the average asking price, month-on-month (MoM) and year-on-year (YoY) percentage price changes, and average days to find a buyer. Key data includes: * **East Midlands**: £291,918, MoM -0.1%, YoY +1.2%, 67 days * **West Midlands**: £302,632, MoM +2.4%, YoY +2.4%, 60 days * **London**: £701,990, MoM +0.4%, YoY +0.7%, 60 days * **North West**: £269,992, MoM +1.3%, YoY +3.9%, 58 days * **Scotland**: £201,500, MoM +0.5%, YoY +2.5%, 31 days * **South East**: £497,475, MoM +1.0%, YoY +0.6%, 61 days * **South West**: £398,398, MoM +1.0%, YoY +1.0%, 64 days * **Wales**: £271,269, MoM +0.9%, YoY +2.3%, 70 days * **North East**: £195,479, MoM +0.7%, YoY +2.8%, 51 days * **Yorkshire and the Humber**: £258,231, MoM +0.8%, YoY +1.6%, 62 days * **East of England**: £426,668, MoM +0.4%, YoY +1.0%, 63 days The map highlights regional variation in property prices and market pace across the UK.

Property Market Update – May 2025: Prices Reach Record High, but Caution on Pricing Still Key

UK Property Market Update – The UK housing market continues to demonstrate resilience, with the average asking price climbing to a new all-time high of ...

Renters’ Rights: Pet Matters

The Renters’ Rights legislation continues its progress through the parliamentary process, although it is now far closer to the end rather than the beginning. The ...

Do Private Landlords Need to Register with the ICO? Everything You Need to Know

If you’re a private landlord in the UK, you may be wondering whether you need to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The short ...

What is a Schedule 23 Demand and Why Should It Matter to You?

If you’re a landlord, understanding tax compliance is essential—and that includes knowing about Schedule 23 Demands. Here’s what you need to know and how it ...

Will rents rise? We look ahead to 2025

Will Rents Rise? As we look ahead to the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill, it’s clear that significant changes are on the horizon for the ...