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Latest NewsLegal challenge 23.07.08 Legal challenge to eco towns Legal advice to the Local Government Association (LGA) says that the government’s current approach to eco towns is open to serious legal challenge. John Steel QC and James Strachan were asked to were asked to examine the legal issues surrounding eco town proposals to provide expert advice to councils, some of whom support proposals in their areas. In a Joint Opinion they have explained that there are “sou... New breed 21.07.08 New breed of investor is the key The key to unlocking the stagnant property market is in the hands of the nation`s HEROES, according to Bridging Finance Ltd. HEROES is an acronym for `High Equity, Right Opportunity, Enterprising Speculators`. Bridging Finance defines this new breed of investor as those who own their main residence (or have a high percentage of equity in it) and are keen to take advantage of the `buyers market`... Affordable definition 21.07.08 Affordable housing is not affordable Research is showing that ‘affordable housing’ is simply not remotely affordable to many local households seeking accommodation, says Peter Ambrose, visiting professor in housing studies at the University of Brighton. The term ‘affordable housing’ is widely used in policy-making circles, for example when publicising the amount of ‘low cost’ housing to be build as part of s106 planning agreements.... EPC fines 20.07.08 Landlords face energy fines The National Landlords Association has said that many buy to let investors will be shocked at the £200 fines for each dwelling they will face if they don’t provide tenants with energy performance certificates (EPCs) from October this year. With the introduction of EPCs for the private rented sector, details of the energy efficiency and environmental impact of a rental property will need to be made availab... Landlord registration 20.07.08 Views sought on landlord registration The Scottish government is seeking views from private landlords and tenants` groups on proposed changes to its landlord registration scheme. With approved applications now standing at 80 per cent (96,500 out of a total 119,000 applications) - up from 15 per cent in May 2007 - the vast majority of Scottish private landlords are now registered with their local authority, helping to reassure tenants... New home starts 18.07.08 Serious decline in new home starts Statistics released by NHBC show that there was a significant drop in private sector activity during the three months from April to June 2008, with applications to start new homes totalling only 20,973 - a decrease of 51 per cent on the same three-month period a year ago (42,485). Housing association registrations also fell during the second quarter of this year, with applications totalling 9,018 -... European models 17.07.08 European models hold key to eco towns New research analysing some of Europe’s eco town projects could hold the key to UK eco town development. The research, carried out by architects PRP, research consultancy URBED, and not-for-profit company Design for Homes, analysed six projects under the themes of connectivity, community, climate proofing, character, cash flow and collaboration (the 6Cs). Four key principles for success e... |
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