The Current Debate: Selective vs. City-Wide Licensing A Labour MP, Olivia Blake, has called on the government to introduce legislation that would allow local councils to implement licensing schemes covering whole cities or areas (known as 'general licensing' power)...
A think tank with strong ties to the Labour Party has suggested that landlords are “under-taxed” and should contribute more through income tax. The Resolution Foundation – widely regarded as influential with the current government – has proposed cutting employee...
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows mixed trends in the UK housing market, with a slight cooling in rental inflation while house price growth remains steady. Key Findings: Rents: Average UK monthly private rents increased by 6.7% to...
New research from Santander suggests that collapsed property chains are costing the UK economy at least £1.5 billion annually, a figure significantly higher than government estimates. The report, based on analysis from WPI Economics and a survey of over 2,000...
The John Lewis Partnership's plans to build a new rental home scheme in Reading are facing a potential setback. Advisers for the company have warned local councillors that any significant delays in the planning process or additional demands for funding local services...
The house of Commons Library has published a report on Leasehold housing in England: Statistics. It can be seen here, and the briefing provides an overview of leasehold properties in England and Wales, detailing their prevalence, types, and the characteristics of...
Landlords across the UK are increasingly exploring buy-to-sell strategies in response to relentless regulatory pressure, taxation changes, and the impending Renters' Rights Bill. The Context Tax changes (e.g. Section 24) Stricter mortgage lending criteria EPC &...
Government proposals now out for consultation – response deadline: mid-September 2025 The actual consultation can be seen here Background The government has unveiled its proposed Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector (PRS), bringing it in line with the...
The updated Right to Rent guidance for landlords (letting agents) has just been published. Not the How to Rent Guide. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/landlords-guide-to-right-to-rent-checks Updates include: A simplification of the content: reducing the...
A Central London Forward report has revealed that over half of the 117,000 short-term lets in London in 2024 breached the 90-night legal limit, with local authorities unable to enforce rules due to lack of data. 🔹 Growth trend: Short-term lets have soared from under...
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