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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

The government's proposed changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards and metrics in the PRS are far-reaching. It's not a "mere" EPC C... I've just surfaced after reading the 67 page consultation document and writing this blog post to break it down. theindependentlandlord.com/new-epc-rules/

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The proposed new EPC / energy efficiency rules for landlords explained

The post explains the significant changes to minimum energy efficiency standards for landlords announced in 2025 for implementation from 2028

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🎬 Wondering what the House of Lords can and can't do when it comes to a manifesto bill like the Renters' Rights Bill? In this video I explain what types of amendments the Lords might be able to get onto the Bill. I also give my take on what Baroness Taylor said www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU00...

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

I’ve finally left X now. A bit behind the curve, I know, but I’m hoping that Bluesky will like the good old days of Twitter when I would learn a lot and not have rubbish on my feed. How’s everyone finding it here?

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Govt amends to Renters’ Rights Bill out. Here’s my summary. Still figuring out if landlords can take first month’s rent with deposit. Has the clause 30 “loophole” now gone? What say you @justinbates.bsky.social @nearlylegal.co.uk and @hmolawyer.bsky.social theindependentlandlord.com/rrb-latest

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The latest on the Renters' Rights Bill

The latest news on the Renters' Rights Bill on its journey through the House of Commons, House of Lords towards Royal Assent

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🎬 New YouTube video out now which explains exactly what rights tenants will be getting in the Renters’ Rights Bill in 2025, from the perspective of tenants. I’ve dedicated it to my daughters who’ve had some pretty appalling landlords Part 4 in free practical training course youtu.be/LL7SDU5g5EA

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What new rights will tenants get in Renters' Rights Bill? Part 4 of Renters' Rights Bill Explained

YouTube video by The Independent Landlord

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

With the Renters’ Rights Bill coming in 2025, I’ve created a YouTube channel to provide free, apolitical and practical training to help landlords, property businesses and renters understand what will be different. Part 1 of Renters’ Rights Bill explained out now 😊 youtu.be/tNskMxuiDd4?...

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How the Renters' Rights Bill changes tenancies

YouTube video by The Independent Landlord

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 09/09/2024

Assuming the government adopts the parts of the Renters (Reform) Bill which it supported, the new Renters' Rights Bill will end the "AST trap". This would make being a leaseholder a little less precarious for those with ground rent above £250 (£1k in London) theindependentlandlord.com/ast-trap/

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The end of ground rent "AST trap" evictions for leaseholders?

How the Renters' Rights Bill promises to end the AST trap for leaseholders where freeholders can evict for non-payment of ground rent

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Winter is coming! 🪵🔥Love how people in the Ardennes are ready with some very impressive wood piles!

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

The Renters’ Rights Bill is rumoured to land next week. Here’s a guide on what I expect will be in it, based on what the government have said (and not speculation in certain parts of the media). theindependentlandlord.com/kings-speech/

theindependentlandlord.com

The latest on the Renters' Rights Bill

The latest on what has been confirmed for the upcoming Renters' Rights Bil, Labour's version of the Renters Reform Bill

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 26/08/2024

In honour of International Day of the Dig, I’m sharing a couple of photos of my beloved dog Harry who died during lockdown. These are pictures in the Kentish North Downs. I still miss him! 🐾💕

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 26/08/2024

I'm enjoying all the photos in my feed on @bsky.app. Not the sort of "influencer" photos on their Instagram grid, but nice snaps that brighten up my day. Thank you X

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 25/08/2024

🎧 In this week's episode of Good Landlording, we talk to Lisa Brown, former nurse, about providing quality supported living to help people with support needs. goodlandlording.com/episode-22/

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#22: Making a Success of Supported Living, with guest Lisa Brown

🎧 Summer special episode of Good Landlording with expert guest, Lisa Brown, about how landlords can make a success of supported living

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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 22/08/2024

After charging their landlord clients millions of pounds in fees for a tax scheme that HMRC are now challenging, tax avoidance promoters Property118 tell inews "we never offered advice, just recommendations". It's a bit late.

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Stephanie Harris @mllesharris.bsky.social · 18/08/2024

What’s your sign?

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Has anyone read Caledonian Road by Andrew O’Hagan? I’ve just finished listening to it on Audible. Superb!

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

I’ve just been up this thing to inspect the roof before authorising preventative repairs. I’m not terribly good with heights, and have a dodgy knee, but I managed it 💪🏻

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 18/08/2024

Birthday celebrations today for my twin babes 💕

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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 17/08/2024

Since a few of you have asked, here's another gift link for the next 300 hits, but if i do any more, @janinegibson.bsky.social might shout at me, or - worse - look over her glasses at me in a really disapproving manner on.ft.com/4cu0FC0

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How to break up with your X

[FREE TO READ] Four rules for exiting the site formerly known as Twitter

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 17/08/2024

In this blog post I write about my experiences of retrofitting a late Victorian mid-terraced house with an EPC E, while tenants are living there, to improve energy efficiency. Plus lots of tips from energy efficiency experts theindependentlandlord.com/epc-landlords/

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EPCs and Labour's plans to improve energy efficiency in the PRS

Guide for landlords on Labour's Warm Homes Plan to improve energy efficiency, and how it will affect private landlords

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Suzanne Smith @suzannesmith.bsky.social · 16/08/2024

I shared this article in The Times by Melissa York on X this morning about EPCs, in which I'm quoted. And it was in the comments of my post that I found out about @bsky.app, thanks to @jamespargeter.bsky.social. It's nice to be here, enjoying the sun 😎 🙏 www.thetimes.com/article/570c...

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Should landlords sell up or splash the cash to meet Labour’s new eco rules?

The government wants all private rentals to be energy efficient by 2030, which will lead to difficult choices between cashing out or investing in green upgrades

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Anna Clarke @annaclarke.bsky.social · 16/08/2024

Have just made up a list of people posting about housing - go.bsky.app/NRu8tPX

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