Private landlords will be required to meet a higher standard of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C in their properties by 2030, up from the current required EPC E rating. Landlords and agents have until 26 February to reply to a public consultation:

During the second reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill in the @UKHouseofLords, our Chair Baroness Diana Warwick spoke about the important role agents will play in delivering this Bill.

This week, we’re happy to highlight Nicholsons Estate Agents, based in Nottinghamshire, for passing our audit and being compliant on first inspection. Checks included insurance, a complaints procedure and client money protection. #estateagent #property

Our Chair, Baroness Diana Warwick, speaking in the @UKHouseofLords about the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill in transforming the private rented sector.

You can watch the debate live from 3.15pm:

@marc_bernard77 Hi Marc, if you go through the online complaints form, you'll be given more information specific to your dispute alternatively, please give us a call on 01722 333306 and we'll be able to go through this with you

From today, leaseholders will no longer need to wait for two years to buy/extend their lease under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Further reforms to leasehold, including the right to manage, will be introduced later this year.

Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating today! We wish you a year of prosperity, health and success.

We're pleased to highlight independent estate agent Michael Hollamby, based in Lincoln, for passing our audit and being compliant on first inspection.

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Consumer protection regulations will be updated in a new law which comes into force later this year. You can have your say on the @CMAgovUK draft guidance:

This week, we’re highlighting estate agent Katy Poore in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, for passing our audit and being compliant on first inspection.

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Happy new year from everyone at The Property Ombudsman. Our office will be reopening on Thursday 2 January at 9am.