‘Price on application’ in property listings deemed unlawful
National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has today published its opinion*, developed with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), that the use of ‘POA’ or ‘price on application’ in property listings (principally sales listings) contravenes consumer protection legislation.
NTSELAT’s opinion is that the use of ‘POA’ or ‘price on application’ in relation to a listing on a property portal or an agent website is likely to be misleading as it withholds – or in some cases masks – the asking price from consumers. The property’s price is information which the average consumer needs in order to make an informed transactional decision, such as to make enquiries about the property, conduct further research or arrange a viewing.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms become compulsory from 1 October 2022
New Regulations state, that all rented properties in England must provide a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms used as living accommodation where there is a fixed combustion appliance, such as gas heaters and boilers, from the beginning of October 2022.
The amended rules (Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022) include a new requirement to ensure when a tenant reports to the landlord or letting agent that an alarm may not be in proper working order, the alarm must be repaired or replaced.
The Draft Statutory Instrument was laid before Parliament on 11 May 2022 and once approved will come into force on 1 October 2022.
The Historical Origins of Easter, Bunnies and Easter Eggs
The Historical Origins of Easter, Bunnies and Easter Eggs
All of sudden Easter weekend is upon us. Retailers have been selling a certain fondant filled egg since January, hot cross buns and Easter eggs seem to be everywhere.
However, this Christian festival is not purely linked to chocolate. Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus who, according to the New Testament, died on the cross on Good Friday but rose again on Easter Sunday, which also marks the end of Lent's 40-day period of fasting. There is an emphasis given to eggs and why they are so significant at Easter – they are an illustration of new life, they are said to symbolise the empty womb when they are cracked open. Eggs were coloured in different colours, but green was a symbol of re-growth after winter, whereas red recognised the sacrifice Jesus made when he was crucified.
15 July 2022 - Renting in Wales Changes
As an Approved Training provider with Rent Smart Wales, we have put together a course which allows all attendees to not only ensure that they have the relevant systems in place ready for July, but that they have accredited CPD Course which they can attach to their training requirements under the RSW licensing.
For further information and to register for our course click here - Navigating the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 - 26 April 2022, Cardiff
From 15 July 2022, The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will change the way landlords in Wales rent out their properties. The objectives of this new legislation simplifies agreements, improves the condition of rental homes in Wales and offers greater security and certainty to tenants and landlords.