The Renters’ Rights Bill was published today (11/9/24) with the stated intention to introduce a series of reforms designed to increase protections for tenants while maintaining a balance that allows landlords to manage their properties effectively. Key measures...
Barratt Developments, in collaboration with Homes England and Lloyds Bank, has announced a joint venture called the MADE Partnership, which will focus on large-scale residential-led developments. Each partner is expected to invest up to £150 million in this venture....
According to recent data from Rightmove, the proportion of former rental properties being listed for sale has reached its highest level on record. Currently, 18% of homes for sale were previously rental properties, up from 8% in 2010, with London seeing nearly a third...
Lambeth Council has launched a new property licensing scheme starting from 2 September, aimed at improving the quality of accommodation in the private rented sector (PRS) and cracking down on rogue landlords. Initially covering four wards—Knights Hill, Streatham...
Propertymark, a leading trade body for the property sector, is urging the UK government to repeal Section 24 in the upcoming budget to avoid exacerbating the current rental housing crisis. Section 24, introduced by former Chancellor George Osborne, restricts landlords...
Oxford City Council is urging private tenants to check if their landlord has a valid license, as part of its citywide selective licensing scheme. This initiative, now in its third year, requires all private rented homes in Oxford to be licensed. While over 9,500...
The Investors Chronicle has published ab article guiding landlords towards mortgage deals. It can be seen here and says: As the political landscape in the UK shifts with Labour now in power, landlords should prepare for significant changes in the rental market,...
The UK government is set to introduce the Renters' Rights Bill in the House of Commons next week, which will ban landlords from evicting tenants without providing a reason, commonly referred to as "no-fault" evictions under Section 21. The proposed legislation, which...
A recent study by Nationwide has revealed that landlords selling properties with poor Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are unlikely to face significant price discounts. Despite concerns surrounding the return of the EPC C-rating target for rental...
Phil Spencer, the well-known TV property expert, is advising landlords to consider delaying the advertisement of vacant properties due to the current market conditions, especially with students entering the rental market as universities restart. He points out that...
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