Used Car Dealers in the UK are calling for a review of the Consumer Rights Act (CRA). The Act was introduced to give consumers confidence when making purchases and to provide clear remedies when products fall short of expectations. From a consumer protection perspective, few would argue with that objective. However, recent feedback from motor Continue Reading…
Recent media coverage suggests Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are moving firmly into the political spotlight. Concerns about neighbourhood character, parking pressures, anti-social behaviour and the loss of family housing are driving calls for tighter planning controls. At the same time, local authorities are increasingly using Article 4 Directions to restrict landlords’ ability to convert Continue Reading…
Reports had suggested the Government was considering one of the biggest overhauls of property taxation in decades. The proposal, put forward by the Fairer Share Campaign, would have replaced both council tax and stamp duty with a single annual charge based on a property’s current market value. However, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has now firmly Continue Reading…
Seven of the UK’s largest housebuilders are facing a proposed class action worth up to £4.5 billion over allegations that commercially sensitive information was shared between competitors, potentially affecting the pricing of new-build homes. The claim follows a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation and is being brought on behalf of more than 700,000 people Continue Reading…
For years, one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption has been concern about battery life. Buyers worried that ageing batteries would lead to expensive replacement costs and poor resale values. New evidence suggests those concerns may have been overstated. Real-World Evidence Is Changing Perceptions A recent article, reported by the Wall Street Journal, Continue Reading…
This year marks 30 years since the UK driving theory test was introduced, and a recent survey suggests many experienced motorists might struggle if they had to sit it again today. Research conducted by AA Driving School, involving more than 12,000 drivers, found that fewer than half believe they would pass a theory test if Continue Reading…
The used car market has delivered its strongest price growth for nearly three years, according to Auto Trader’s latest Retail Price Index. For used car dealerships, the message is fairly clear: demand is holding up, stock is moving quickly and some parts of the market are looking much healthier than they have for a while. Continue Reading…
A new study has found that one in five drivers have missed MOT, tax or car insurance deadlines. For motorists, that can mean penalties, awkward admin and extra cost. For motor trade businesses, it is also a useful reminder of how easily vehicle compliance can slip through the cracks. That matters for garages, dealerships, repairers Continue Reading…
A Proportional Property Tax for landlords has entered the property debate after reports that Andy Burnham supports replacing Council Tax and Stamp Duty with a new annual property-based charge. The proposal itself comes from the campaign group Fairer Share. It is not government policy, and there is no confirmed timetable for anything like this becoming Continue Reading…
Car dealerships are still firmly in the driving seat when it comes to how most people want to buy their next vehicle. New research from Cazoo’s Consumer Insight Panel found that nearly three-quarters of car buying decision makers want to see, test drive and buy a car at a dealership. That is a useful reminder Continue Reading…
