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Angela Rayner, a former trade union representative who grew up in social housing, has been named Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Rayner, who has also been appointed Deputy Prime Minister, has quickly reverted the department's name to...

Green councillor Ellen McLeay is proposing a motion to require planning consent for Airbnb-style short lets in Brighton. This proposal will be discussed at an upcoming city council meeting. McLeay aims to utilize Article 4 Direction powers to control properties used...

The term "Levelling Up," introduced by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has been officially abandoned by the new Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Here’s a summary of the recent changes and their implications: Changes Announced Rebranding of the Department: The...

Under the bi-line From Thatcher to Sunak: who in Downing Street had the worst record on house prices? the Telegraph has published  piece with their views on the performance of different Prime Ministers in the housing market. It can be seen here (subscription may be...

Under thenbi-line Rising taxes and soaring house prices that defined the Blair era offer clues to Starmer’s plans the Telegraph has published an opinion piece. It can be seen here (subscription many be necessary) stating that Sir Tony Blair's 1997 landslide victory...

Writing in Landlord Today, Richard Rowntree, Managing Director of Mortgages at Paragon Bank calls for the new Government not to rush new legislation., stating that Labour's approach to rental reform will be crucial in balancing the needs of both tenants and landlords,...

A current list of cabinet positions can be seen here, showing their previous shadow positions. The official Government announcement can be seen here. The following positions are the main ones of interest to landlords:- Angela Rayner - Secretary of State for Levelling...

Whilst Labour won a large majority of 64% of the seats, they achieved it with just 34% of the people who voted supporting Labour. And in their turn, only 60% of people bothered to vote, which means that (approx) 20% of the populous gave Labour their thumping majority....

If Labour wins the upcoming General Election, there are anticipated to be three major housing policy announcements within a fortnight, according to the Sunday Times, which recently endorsed Labour. 1. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Labour plans to reinstate...

A lettings agency, Leaders Romans Group (LRG), which broadly supports the Renters Reform Bill, has expressed concerns over Labour's intention to scrap Section 21 "on day one" of a Labour government. The national lettings director, Allison Thompson, highlighted these...