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UK Government to consult on EPC C proposals for the PRS
The Secretary of State for Energy has committed to boosting minimum energy efficiency standards by consulting on proposals for private and socially rented homes to achieve Energy Performance Certificate C or equivalent by 2030.
Brownfield passports call for evidence launched
As part of its brownfield-first approach to development, the UK Government has announced plans to support and expedite the approval of urban sites to sit alongside their plans to deliver 1.5 million homes.
Startups selected for REACH 2024 program
Eight companies have been selected to receive investment and support from the REACH UK 2024 technology scale-up program, run by Second Century Ventures (SCV) in partnership with Propertymark and TDS. The project represents a strategic investment in high-potential companies positioned to deliver significant value across the property industry.
Rent control repercussions
The Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 26 March 2024 and Section 1 raises a key contention – a commitment to introduce rent controls decided by local authorities. As the Bill is proceeding unaltered, the Scottish Government has ignored sector feedback which outlines the new legislation could do more harm than good for prospective tenants struggling to find a place to live.