by peter littlewood | Nov 20, 2025 | Open News
A new survey of 1,000 landlords shows that 88% have renovated at least one rental property in the past five years — and the financial gains can be significant. According to analysis by The Mortgage Works (Nationwide), adding an extension or loft conversion can...
by peter littlewood | Nov 18, 2025 | Open News
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed its strong commitment to the residential rental market with a major expansion of its Build-to-Rent (BTR) portfolio. Through a recently announced deal with a prominent house builder, the Group has dramatically increased its housing...
by peter littlewood | Nov 18, 2025 | Open News
The government is set to change planning rules so that housing developments within a 15-minute walk of well-connected train or tram stations will be approved by default. This applies even to some green belt land, widening the potential for development in areas...
by peter littlewood | Nov 18, 2025 | Open News
Savers will benefit from a significant increase in deposit protection next month. From 1 December, the amount of money safeguarded if a UK bank or building society fails will rise from £85,000 to £120,000 — a 41% increase and higher than expected, according to The...
by peter littlewood | Nov 18, 2025 | Open News
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 came into force on October 30, 2025, amending the 1988 regulations. Landlords and letting agents should be aware of these administrative changes: Key Changes for Landlords & Agents...
