by peter littlewood | Nov 14, 2025 | Open News
Last night (13/11/25) the Government published its long awaited timeline for the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA). It can be seen here, and in summary says: Key Changes for Landlords From 1 May 2026: Abolition of Section 21 (No-Fault Evictions) Landlords will no...
by peter littlewood | Nov 11, 2025 | Open News
Writing in Landlord Today, Clive Scrivener, a partner at Scrivener Tibbatts and a member of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) warns that the government’s ambitious move to phase out new leasehold flats in favour of commonhold has sent...
by peter littlewood | Nov 11, 2025 | Open News
The Renters’ Rights Act is “not a victory for tenants but economic vandalism that will hurt the very people it’s trying to protect,” according to a leading think-tank. The warning comes from Reem Ibrahim of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), who argues in a...
by peter littlewood | Nov 11, 2025 | Open News
Housing Secretary Steve Reed has criticised the Green Party for its call to abolish private landlords, questioning how homes would be provided under such a proposal. Speaking to the New Statesman, Mr Reed said he had not previously heard of the Greens’ stance, asking:...
by peter littlewood | Nov 10, 2025 | Open News
Homelessness charity Crisis has made the “unthinkable” decision to become a landlord for the first time in its 60-year history. This unprecedented move is a direct response to the critical lack of accessible social homes for the people it supports. Key...
