by peter littlewood | Nov 30, 2025 | Open News
Latest data from Zoopla showed that house prices across southern England edged lower in the four weeks to 23 November for the first time in 18 months in the run-up to the Budget. Zoopla said market activity has cooled slightly since the summer as budget speculation...
by peter littlewood | Nov 26, 2025 | Open News
Just before the budget was published, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published its Economic and Fiscal Outlook (EFO) for November 2025 It can be seen here, and says that for landlords, the key takeaways are related to the overall economic stability,...
by peter littlewood | Nov 26, 2025 | Open News
The Chancellor has given her budget for 2025. The official summary can be seen here, and the supporting documents here The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) Economic and Fiscal Outlook (EFO) for November 2025 report can be seen here (see a summary here) What...
by peter littlewood | Nov 24, 2025 | Open News
MPs have voiced disappointment over the latest official housebuilding figures, which show development slowing despite the Government’s commitment to delivering 1.5 million homes by 2029. New data confirms that England delivered 208,600 net additional homes in the year...
by peter littlewood | Nov 24, 2025 | Open News
Property118 have sought clarification after many landlords have raised concerns about how tenancy deposits will affect their ability to regain possession under the Renters’ Rights Act. Government guidance states that a court will only grant a possession order if: The...