For the first time in years, rents in major UK cities are starting to fall, with the pace of rental inflation reaching its lowest level since early 2021. Research from Zoopla highlights this shift, noting that cities such as London, Brighton, Glasgow, Nottingham, and...
The Renters Reform Coalition, led by Generation Rent and comprising over 20 advocacy groups, has announced that the Lloyds Bank Foundation will now fund its activities. This new financial backing complements existing funding from the Nationwide Foundation, further...
A recent report from the Housing Ombudsman has identified 27 local authorities and social housing providers for their inadequate response to leaks, resulting in severe cases of mould and dampness in their properties. This failure has become a leading cause of...
HMRC Fines Property Agents Over £1.6 Million for Anti-Money Laundering Violations Propertymark has revealed that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) imposed over £1.6 million in fines on property agents for breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These...
Which? magazine has published an article on why landlords are buying far fewer homes than before, resulting in tenants having less choice and facing higher costs. It can be seen here, and says that recent research by the estate agency Hamptons reveals that landlords...
Property118 has published a blog with their view on the proposed Renters Rights Bill. It can be seen here, and in summary says: The Renters Rights Bill 2024 is set to revolutionize the UK's rental market by addressing longstanding issues related to rent increases and...
Phil Turtle, Director of Compliance Services at Landlord Licensing & Defence, has sharply criticised the unequal treatment between social housing providers and private landlords regarding housing safety enforcement. His comments follow recent judgements by the...
Skipton Group is calling on the UK government to introduce incentives and support measures in the Autumn Budget to help landlords meet the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C target by 2030. Charlotte Harrison, CEO of Home Financing at Skipton Group,...
New data from UHY Hacker Young reveals that more than 3,000 Gen Z landlords under the age of 21 in the UK are collectively earning over £66 million in rental income annually. This emerging trend highlights how younger generations view property as a stable investment...
Tim Roca, Macclesfield's first Labour MP, continues to advocate for change in the UK's student loan system, which he believes is "broken." Having protested against tuition fees as a student leader in the late 2000s, Roca's position remains firm: the current system...
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