Blog: Legislation

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has delivered a speech outlining the watering down of the government's energy efficiency targets. These aimed to help achieve the government's goal of Net Zero by 2050 - yet his speech suggests that...

16/06/2022 - White Paper claims a fairer deal for the PRS

13/06/2022 - The Queen’s Speech in May has confirmed that a radical re-shaping of the rental sector in England is being pushed ahead by the government.

The new Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Act is expected to come into force in July and introduces new laws around notice periods for rented accommodation in Wales, it was announced yesterday. While previously the minimum notice...

With 2022 just hours away, here’s a reminder of two tax changes that will directly affect landlords next year - and that’s before any new government announcements in the months to come. Monday January 31 is the deadline for...

There may be a breakthrough in clearing the huge backlog of possession cases as the government is allocating an extra £324m to courts over the next three years. This is part of the £2.2 billion extra funding given to the...

The White Paper on the Renters' Reform Bill, delayed until 2022...

The Renters Reform Bill: What To Expect There are three main elements to the proposed Renters Reform Bill, which was launched as part of the Queen’s Speech in December 2019. The three main aspects of the Bill are: The End of...

On Tuesday 12th May 2020 the Government has announced the residential property industry in England was given the green light to return to action, giving broad guidance on how viewings, valuations, marketing and home moves may be...

After a day of learning and understanding the procedures that need to be in place as a business to start operating, we thought best to give you an update. The Government and Property Mark have released their plan and guidance of...

Jackson Property hope you, your families and friends are all safe during this unknown time. Although we are going through difficult times, this blogis to keep you up to date with legislation within the lettings sector and changes...