by peter littlewood | Oct 27, 2025 | Open News
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee (BEC) has issued a significant warning, cautioning that the government’s plans for new towns will ultimately fail without robust government leadership and a clear financial strategy. Funding: The Most Critical Issue The...
by peter littlewood | Oct 27, 2025 | Open News
A lettings compliance expert has offered a highly critical perspective on the Renters Rights Bill, arguing its primary beneficiaries will be local councils, not tenants. The Core Argument: More Revenue, Less Control Des Taylor of Landlord Licensing & Defence...
by peter littlewood | Oct 27, 2025 | Open News
According to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index, the customary pre-Christmas slowdown has begun six to eight weeks earlier than usual, driven by uncertainty ahead of the November Budget. Key Market Indicators The property market is seeing activity dip as buyers...
by peter littlewood | Oct 27, 2025 | Open News
Mansion Tax Proposal Faces Heavy Fire A proposed “mansion tax” being considered by the Chancellor to bolster the nation’s finances has drawn sharp criticism from a former Bank of England Governor and the property sector. The Proposal and Expert...
by peter littlewood | Oct 27, 2025 | Open News
A landmark court ruling has given the Government the green light to continue with its long-promised leasehold reforms. The decision confirms that key elements of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA) 2024 — including the abolition of marriage value — are...
