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The UK Government has introduced its Energy Independence Bill, which plans to strengthen enforcement of energy efficiency standards in rented properties, establish a new Warm Homes Agency and reduce energy costs. While the proposals aim to improve homes and protect tenants, Propertymark continues to campaign for realistic requirements and financial support to help landlords meet their obligations.

The UK Government plans to require agents managing residential property to send HMRC monthly or quarterly reports on landlords’ rental income, collect tax reference numbers from clients, and carry out further checks on their records. Members should input their experience and raise concerns in the consultation, which has opened to seek views on how these duties should work, including reporting deadlines, software requirements, and the time businesses would need to prepare.

HM Land Registry (HMLR) is consulting on changes to how people access land ownership information in England and Wales. The proposals cover new datasets, free access to some information and safeguards to protect individuals.