Creating Contract by WhatsApp - Notices too.
A recent decision in the Technology and Construction Court has held that an exchange of WhatsApp messages is sufficient to create a contract. This is likely to have far-reaching consequences.
In the case a developer hired a demolition contractor to carry out demolition works at a site they were proposing to redevelop. That contractor was not paid and took action against the developer.
Entering the Unknown: Why Failing to Prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill Is Like Exploring the Grotto Giusti Without a Guide
Failing to Prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill is Comparable to entering a dark underground grotto without a guide – ill-advised, hazardous, and fraught with risk.
Deep within the Tuscan hills lies the mesmerising Grotto Giusti—a natural underground thermal cave, famous for its healing vapours and stunning rock formations. While its tranquillity lures explorers from across the world, only those who enter under the guidance of trained divers truly experience its wonders safely. For the unprepared, however, what appears serene can quickly become treacherous.
RdSAP 10 – Update to the EPCs
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) process in England is undergoing a significant update with the introduction of RdSAP 10—Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure version 10. This new version represents changes in the way domestic energy assessments are conducted for existing homes and will come into force in June 2025.
RdSAP 10 – Key Updates to the EPC Methodology
RdSAP is the Government-approved methodology used to produce EPCs for existing dwellings. It uses standard assumptions to generate a rating that reflects the energy efficiency of a property. Version 10 marks the first major update since RdSAP 2012 and aligns with broader government objectives to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and inform retrofit strategies.
ONS Introduces New Tool to access Housing Market Data
The ONS has introduced a new tool which brings together the latest average house prices and monthly private rental prices for local areas, and how they have changed over time.
This is a new product in Beta release, intended to improve the accessibility of housing market data at local level.
Click on this link for detailed data