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- PRS left behind by lack of support on fuel poverty
  Fuel poverty could hit 42% of Private Rented Sector households as it is expected to more than double in England. Unequal support across sectors has helped the social housing sector to more than halve fuel poverty (pre-crisis), the PRS by only a third. The UK government could reduce fuel poverty by 56.6%, if they spend their £9.1bn […]
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KammaKast Episode #7: Sustainable investment and nature based solutions with Lorenzo Curci, Earthly
In this episode of KammaKast, Kamma’s CEO and Co-Founder Orla Shields is joined by Lorenzo Curci, CCO of Earthly. Earthly is a platform that helps businesses invest in high quality, nature based solutions that not only look at the carbon element, but importantly the positive impact that we can have towards local communities and biodiversity. […]
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Kamma Rogue Landlord Roundup: November 2022
Earlier this month, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, called for a national rogue landlord database after announcing that under just a million tenants in London have accessed the Rogue Landlord and Agent Checker and property Licence Checker. At the same time, secretary of State Michael Gove has also announced funding for seven councils to […]
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Kamma’s cirque du soleil corporate agent lunch
Last week, we hosted our first annual letting agent event for all of our corporate agent clients. As a token of appreciation for their support, we wanted to create something fun and memorable. So we thought, where better to host the event than on a boat? Departing from Westminster Pier, we sailed past unique views […]
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KammaKast Episode #6 Food sustainability with Emma Walsh.
In this episode of KammaKast, Kamma’s CEO and Co-Founder Orla Shields is joined by Emma Walsh, Sustainability and Food Waste Consultant. Emma is a sustainability consultant with particular expertise in food waste and the circular economy. Emma previously was International Partnerships Director with FoodCloud, she has also been a member of the EU Platform for Food Loss and […]
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COP27, the day of decarbonisation, and what it means for property retrofits
For two weeks in November, delegates from over two-hundred countries gather for the Conference of the Parties (COP). Last year, COP26 promised to deliver stronger national plans with more ambitious targets to tackle climate change. To date, however, only around 10% of countries at the conference have submitted their plans to the UN. One year […]
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Property licensing update: November 2022
At Kamma we know how important it is for you to have the most up to date information at your fingertips. This report will cut through the noise and give you the most recent regulatory changes. Each month, we give you a full rundown of the latest scheme announcements and property licensing news in the […]
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What can letting agents expect from the return of Michael Gove?
October has seen the return of Michael Gove as the UK’s housing secretary and the industry’s response has been mixed. After previously being fired by then-PM Boris Johnson, Gove was again named as housing secretary this October and is the forth since the start of the year. His return is likely to shake up the […]
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Month in Green: November 2022
We’ve create this monthly report to bring you the latest information on climate disclosures, property decarbonisation, and the path to Net Zero. In November’s report, we discuss a month of turmoil and turnarounds at the top of government, Gove’s reappointment as housing secretary, whether institutional investors will save generation rent, and Propertymark’s recent response to […]
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KammaKast Episode #5 Constructing Net Zero homes with Ian Pritchett, Greencore Construction.
In this fifth episode of KammaKast, Kamma’s CEO and Co-Founder Orla Shields is joined by Ian Pritchett, Managing Director at Greencore Construction. Together, they discuss the construction of Net Zero homes, rather than ‘Net Zero ready’ homes as well as how we can reduce embodied carbon in new build properties. As well as watching or […]
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Kamma Rogue Landlord Roundup: October 2022
October has seen the return of Michael Gove as the UK’s housing secretary, which has received a mixed response from the industry. After previously being fired by then PM, Boris Johnson, Gove was again named housing secretary earlier this month, and is the forth housing secretary since the start of the year. His return is […]
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KammaKast Episode #4 Funding Net Zero housing with Joseph Holmes, West Berkshire Council.
In this forth episode of KammaKast, Kamma’s CEO and Co-Founder Orla Shields is joined by Joseph Holmes, Executive Director of Resources for West Berkshire’s Council. Together, they discuss different funding routes to Net Zero housing, West Berkshire council’s Net Zero initiatives and 2030 Net Zero target. As well as watching or listening on this page, […]
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Month in Green: October 2022
The fast-paced news cycle means that it is difficult to stay up to date with the most important stories. That’s why we’ve created this new monthly report bringing you the latest information on climate disclosures, property decarbonisation, and the path to Net Zero. This month, we discuss the mini-budget and its impact on the property […]
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Property licensing update: October 2022
At Kamma we know how important it is for you to have the most up to date information at your fingertips. This report will cut through the noise and give you the most recent regulatory changes. Each month, we give you a full rundown of the latest scheme announcements and property licensing news in the […]
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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES): An Ultimate Guide for Letting Agents
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations set a minimum energy efficiency level for domestic private rented properties. The regulations were first announced in 2015 and came into effect in 2018, forcing landlords to make energy efficiency and emissions performance improvements to their properties. Despite some progress, the housing sector continues to be one of […]
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KammaKast Episode #3 ESG and consultancy with RPS’s Will Emtage
In this third episode of KammaKast, Kamma’s CEO and Co-Founder Orla Shields is joined by Will Emtage, Associate Director for ESG and sustainable business at RPS (Rural Planning Services) Group. Together, they discuss ESG reporting, the new TCFDs and RICS’s initiatives to meet Net Zero targets. As well as watching or listening on this page, […]
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Kamma Rogue Landlord Roundup: September 2022
The UK is experiencing the worst cost of living crisis in many years and at the same time the government is laying out plans to enforce stricter standards and punishments against rogue landlords. The government has announced that stricter standards are under plan to be brought in to eliminate unsafe and cold rental housing. As […]
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- Webinar: Kickstarting your Property Zero Strategy – Mortgage lenders
  On the 24th of February Kamma hosted a webinar for mortgage lenders and housing providers covering topic including: The Path to Net Zero (or as we like to call it – Property Zero) for UK Homes New regulatory responsibilities and risks for large portfolio owners Cost-effective ways to support tenants to reduce heating bills […]
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