by peter littlewood | Nov 10, 2025 | Open News
Starting December 2025 under the Renters’ Rights Act, local authorities will gain significant new powers to enter private rental properties without advance notice or a warrant. Key Changes for Landlords The powers are specifically designed to enforce the new national...
by peter littlewood | Nov 10, 2025 | Open News
Lloyds Bank, better known for its high street presence, has rapidly transformed into one of the UK’s largest landlords, with its residential property assets now valued at £2 billion. Since launching its Lloyds Living division (formerly Citra Living) in 2021, the...
by peter littlewood | Nov 10, 2025 | Open News
A significant ruling in a County Court case has limited a landlord’s power to enforce access for vital safety inspections, with a judge determining that a social housing provider cannot be granted permission to force entry into a tenant’s home, even after...
by peter littlewood | Nov 10, 2025 | Open News
UK house prices saw a stronger-than-expected rise in October, reversing a dip in the previous month and demonstrating the market’s continued resilience despite affordability challenges. Key Figures from Halifax Data: Monthly Rise: Prices rose by 0.6% in October,...
by peter littlewood | Nov 10, 2025 | Open News
New analysis highlights the immense difficulty of reforming Council Tax, warning that a recent proposal to double the tax rate for the highest bands (G and H) without a proper property revaluation would lead to “perverse” and unfair outcomes. The current...
