A recent move by Southwark Council to refer itself to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for failing to meet electrical safety standards should be viewed as a national scandal, according to private sector safety law expert Phil Turtle of Landlord Licensing &...
The decision by Berkeley Group to enter the private rental sector by letting out 4,000 new homes across 17 regeneration sites in London and the South East has sparked significant concern among various experts and industry commentators. Critics argue that this move...
A recent tribunal decision has clarified that certain fees charged by landlords and their agents for early tenant exits constitute prohibited payments under the Tenant Fees Act. The case involved a London landlord and Winkworth Shoreditch, his managing agent. This...
Labour's proposal to make rental bidding wars illegal is facing criticism due to a significant loophole that could undermine the policy's effectiveness. While Labour aims to stop letting agents and landlords from initiating bidding wars, the loophole allows tenants to...
With the General Election just one week away, a new poll highlights the top priorities for landlords regarding voting and politics. Landlord Voting Decisions and Sentiments Decisive Voters: Almost two-thirds (62%) of landlords have decided who they’re voting for,...
The BBC has published an in-depth analysis of the power of renters in politics. It can be seen here, and says that Margaret Thatcher had Essex Man, New Labour boasted Mondeo Man, David Cameron secured the Mumsnet Mums, and Boris Johnson had Workington Man. Each of...
The UK’s initiative to replace gas boilers with heat pumps faces significant challenges due to low consumer demand and a shortage of skilled installers, as highlighted by a recent industry survey. Despite government efforts to promote heat pumps as a more sustainable...
Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner has launched a strong critique against letting agents and landlords, asserting that her party will champion renters' rights. Rayner, who also serves as the Shadow Housing Secretary, emphasized that tenants would benefit significantly...
A landlord named Eric Moon has been fined for letting out a property in deplorable conditions, including collapsing ceilings, damp, mould, and no heating. Tenants at Moon’s property in Pelwood Road, Camber, complained to Rother District Council’s environmental health...
The latest report from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) paints a grim picture for the UK housing market, highlighting the significant challenges facing future housing supply. Here are the key points and implications from the report: Key Findings Decline in Planning...
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