by peter littlewood | Oct 2, 2025 | Open News
The government has confirmed a next generation of 12 new towns across England. But it says that it’s “determined” to begin building at least three during this Parliament – it cannot guarantee more in the short term. Building the Next Generation of 12 New Towns The...
by peter littlewood | Oct 2, 2025 | Open News
Nearly six in ten landlords (57%) operate without any after-hours support for maintenance, management, or urgent tenant issues, new research from property management firm Adiuvo reveals. Only a third (33%) of landlords have comprehensive out-of-hours cover, while a...
by peter littlewood | Oct 2, 2025 | Open News
UK house prices rose 0.5% in September, keeping price growth steady, according to the Nationwide House Price Index. On an annual basis, the average house price increased 2.2%, up slightly from 2.1% in August, with the current average UK house price standing at...
by peter littlewood | Oct 2, 2025 | Open News
Letting agents could see their earnings shrink by more than a quarter once the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force, according to new research. Figures from Goodlord’s eighth annual State of the Lettings Industry report reveal that contract renewals currently make up...
by peter littlewood | Sep 29, 2025 | Open News
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the government will press ahead with controls on the short-term holiday let sector, starting with a mandatory national register. In an interview with BBC Spotlight, the regional news programme for the South West,...
