How will the Decent Homes Standard impact the valuation and potential rental yields of my older terraced properties in the North, and are there specific grants or funding available to help offset compliance costs?
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The Decent Homes Standard will require older properties to meet specific safety and comfort benchmarks, affecting valuation and rental yields through necessary upgrade costs. Grants might be available from local councils, particularly for energy efficiency.
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The Decent Homes Standard impacts older terraced properties' valuation and rental yields. Landlords must understand compliance costs and look for potential grants to avoid penalties.
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