by peter littlewood | Sep 19, 2025 | Open News
According to an article by Ella Jessel, here is a summary of the two new ministers in the housing department: Alison McGovern: Local Government and Homelessness Minister Previous Role: Minister for Employment at the Department of Work and Pensions. Background: MP for...
by peter littlewood | Sep 19, 2025 | Open News
Propertymark, the letting agents’ professional body, is demanding a fundamental reform of how rental figures are calculated across the UK. In its response to an Office for National Statistics (ONS) consultation on the Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR),...
by peter littlewood | Sep 19, 2025 | Open News
With the end of summer behind us, it’s time for self-assessment taxpayers to pay attention to a couple of key dates this month to avoid penalties. MoneyWeek are reminding us of the deadlines, here is a summary and what they mean for you: October 5th: Deadline to...
by peter littlewood | Sep 19, 2025 | Open News
The Government has released it’s monthly update on planning application statistics. They can be seen here, and a summary of the latest UK planning application statistics. UK Planning Applications and Decisions: Key Data (April-June 2025) Applications Received:...
by peter littlewood | Sep 19, 2025 | Open News
According to a recent survey, over a third of landlords are considering selling their properties, largely due to uncertainty surrounding the Renters’ Rights Bill. Here is a summary of the key findings from the survey: Survey Highlights Landlords Exiting: 39% of...