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A lettings compliance expert has offered a highly critical perspective on the Renters Rights Bill, arguing its primary beneficiaries will be local councils, not tenants. The Core Argument: More Revenue, Less Control Des Taylor of Landlord Licensing & Defence...
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Mansion Tax Proposal Faces Heavy Fire A proposed "mansion tax" being considered by the Chancellor to bolster the nation's finances has drawn sharp criticism from a former Bank of England Governor and the property sector. The Proposal and Expert Criticism Chancellor...
A landmark court ruling has given the Government the green light to continue with its long-promised leasehold reforms. The decision confirms that key elements of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA) 2024 — including the abolition of marriage value — are...
There are going to be significant upcoming change to the UK's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) enforcement regime and its direct implications for estate agents and property professionals. The Key Regulatory Shift The government is moving to a single professional services...
UK Parliament has released a briefing which highlights the current state of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in England, focusing on housing quality and the government's push for significant reform. In summary: The Current State of the PRS The Private Rented Sector...
Here is a summary of the latest UK economic data focusing on the housing market , covering house price movements, mortgage approvals, and construction activity as of August 2025 (Q2 2025 for construction data). House Prices: Growth Slows, Regional Divides Deepen The...
LAST CHANCE: Government Growth Scheme Replaces RLS and CBILS The Government Growth Scheme (GGS), which has replaced the previous Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), presents what may be the final opportunity for...
As national rents continue their upward climb—rising by nearly £80 a week over the past five years—landlord insurance firm Alan Boswell Group has ranked the UK's rental markets based on affordability, listing availability, and competition. The analysis provides a...
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