Guides & Advice

How Should I Prepare My Property for an EPC in York? If you've just booked an Energy Performance Certificate assessment, or you're thinking about it, you might be wondering whether there's anything you need to do beforehand. The short answer is yes, a little preparation can genuinely make a difference to your rating. Nothing complicated, nothing expensive. Just a few simple steps that help your assessor capture an accurate picture of your property. What Does an EPC Assessor A

If you own a rental property in England, you've probably heard that the government wants all private rented homes to reach EPC Band C by 2030. You may have filed that information away under "something to deal with later." That's understandable — 2030 still sounds a long way off. But with the government having confirmed the details earlier this year, and with a significant chunk of the country's rental housing stock needing work to get there, it's worth getting to grips with w

In December 2020, two-year-old Awaab Ishak died as a result of prolonged exposure to mould at his family's home in Rochdale. Their housing association landlord had been told about the problem repeatedly. Nothing was done. The coroner's findings were devastating — and the government's response was to change the law. The result is Awaab's Law : legally binding timeframes requiring landlords to investigate and fix damp, mould, and other serious housing hazards within set deadlin

The Renters' Rights Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and its core provisions come into force on 1 May 2026. This is the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in England in decades — affecting every landlord, letting agent, and tenant with an assured shorthold tenancy. This guide sets out the key changes in plain English, with a focus on what they mean practically for landlords and letting agents operating in York and North Yorkshire. Please note: