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Guidance for non-specialists, particularly private landlords, about the requirements under the Housing Act 2004 in relation to the HHSRS.
Building regulation for England addressing hot water safety and efficiency of water in buildings.
The leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022 only apply to “relevant buildings.” This guidance explains what is meant by that term.
How Local Housing Allowances (LHA) rates are calculated and where to find your LHA rate.
What rentcharges are, how to apply to pay only your share of ('apportion') a rentcharge, or apply to buy out ('redeem') your rentchange.
Guidance on when you should contact your local authority (council) about your domestic property.
Information about annual rent increases limit from April 2024
Information on how to apply for the Affordable Homes Programme 2021 to 2026.
How clients can submit and manage a building control application to the Building Safety Regulator for higher-risk building work or building work to an existing higher-risk building.
The Capital Funding Guide (CFG) contains the rules and procedures for all providers delivering affordable housing through one of Homes England's affordable homes programmes.
Building regulation in England for the storage of fuel systems and combustion products.
Explains control of advertisement regime.
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Guidance on what complaints local authorities can consider and how they will deal with them.
Information about Price Paid Data and how you can get it.
Forms AP1, FR1 and DS2: guidance on when evidence of identity must be lodged in support of an application for registration.
Building regulation in England for the condition of the ground upon which a building is to be built.
Guidance on how to settle your hedge differences without involving the local authority.
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the planning appeal process.
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