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iHowz raise concerns about unintended consequences of RRB amendments
The Renters’ Rights Bill is a significant piece of legislation the Government claims will reform the private rental sector in the UK, but landlord organisations like iHowz are raising concerns about unintended consequences that could affect both landlords and tenants....
What do we know about the new homelessness and building safety ministers?
According to an article by Ella Jessel, here is a summary of the two new ministers in the housing department: Alison McGovern: Local Government and Homelessness Minister Previous Role: Minister for Employment at the Department of Work and Pensions....
Letting Agents Call for Rent Data Reform
Propertymark, the letting agents' professional body, is demanding a fundamental reform of how rental figures are calculated across the UK. In its response to an Office for National Statistics (ONS) consultation on the Price Index of Private Rents...
October Tax Deadlines You Don’t Want to Miss
With the end of summer behind us, it's time for self-assessment taxpayers to pay attention to a couple of key dates this month to avoid penalties. MoneyWeek are reminding us of the deadlines, here is a summary and what they mean for you: October...
Planning application statistics
The Government has released it's monthly update on planning application statistics. They can be seen here, and a summary of the latest UK planning application statistics. UK Planning Applications and Decisions: Key Data (April-June 2025)...
Landlords Fear Mass Exodus as Renters’ Rights Bill and New Regulations Spark Uncertainty
According to a recent survey, over a third of landlords are considering selling their properties, largely due to uncertainty surrounding the Renters' Rights Bill. Here is a summary of the key findings from the survey: Survey Highlights Landlords...
Government releases Economic indicators for the Housing market
The House of Commons Library has just released its monthly report, that can be seen here. According to recent data, the UK housing market has seen mixed trends. Here is a summary of the key economic indicators : UK House Prices Annual Change: House...
Councils’ temporary accommodation bill hits record £2.8bn
Councils in England spent a record £2.8 billion on temporary accommodation for homeless households last year — a 25% rise on the previous year, according to new figures. The sharp increase reflects the worsening housing crisis, with more families...
Lords warn plan for New Towns lacks ‘clear, engaging vision’
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee (BEC) has raised concerns over the government’s New Towns and expanded settlements agenda, arguing that the proposals lack “a clear, engaging vision.” Peers acknowledged the pressing need to deliver...
UK Rents and House Prices: Mixed Trends
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows mixed trends in the UK housing market, with a slight cooling in rental inflation while house price growth remains steady. Key Findings: Rents: Average UK monthly private rents...
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates
The Bank of England has kept its interest rate at 4% to combat persistently high inflation, which currently sits at 3.8%, above the government's 2% target. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to hold the rate steady. In addition to...
Property Chain Collapses Costing UK Economy £1.5 Billion a Year
New research from Santander suggests that collapsed property chains are costing the UK economy at least £1.5 billion annually, a figure significantly higher than government estimates. The report, based on analysis from WPI Economics and a survey of...
The Renters’ Rights Bill Moves to Final Stage
The Renters' Rights Bill is set to return to Parliament on October 14th for its final stages before becoming law. The bill will enter the "ping-pong stage," where it will be passed back and forth between the House of Lords and the House of Commons...
New Rental Trend: The Rise of the ‘Stopover Tenant’
A new phenomenon is unsettling the private rented sector: so-called ‘stopover tenants’ – renters who commit to six- or twelve-month agreements but leave after only a few months. Letting agents warn this short-stay behaviour is on the rise, creating...
Rents Fall for First Time in Years, Offering Tenants Breathing Space
New data from Hamptons shows that newly agreed rents across Britain fell by 0.4% year-on-year in August — the largest annual drop since the pandemic and the joint second-largest fall since records began in 2011. This marks the ninth consecutive...
EPC Upgrades Could Create an Insurance “Time Bomb,” Warns Firm
A leading insurance assessor has warned that the drive to raise Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings could leave landlords and homeowners seriously underinsured if they fail to update their policies. RebuildCostASSESSMENT estimates that 76%...
Avoid Buying in University Cities
Why to Avoid Buying in University Cities Despite the common belief that university cities offer high rental yields, the expert warns against investing there for several reasons: High Turnover and Voids: Student tenants typically sign short-term,...
Tenant Fury After Landlord Lets Himself In Without Notice
A tenant has criticised his landlord for entering his flat unannounced and leaving a handwritten note, reigniting debate over landlord access rights and tenant privacy. The tenant, who discovered the note after returning home, said he felt his...
Project 28: Industry Push to Slash Sale Times to 28 Days
A coalition of 23 major UK property organisations has launched Project 28, a new charter designed to cut the time from sale agreed to exchange from the current average of 109 days down to just 28. The goal: fewer costly fall-throughs, faster...
Another hypocritical Labourite
News reports indicate that Lord Waheed Alli, a prominent Labour Party donor, evicted a family from a £3 million townhouse in North London and then relisted the property for a significantly higher rent. According to articles from various news...
Landlord vs. Council: The Key to a “Stuffed” Situation
A Nottingham landlord, Mick Roberts, says his tenants could be in a bind, and it’s all because of a disagreement with the city council over a set of keys. The dispute stems from the council's selective licensing scheme, which requires landlords to...
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E-Bikes in Rental Properties: Key Considerations for Landlords
Writing in Property118, Julie Ford has written an excellent article on the matters landlords should consider regarding...
Nearly a quarter of Lewisham Council’s homes do not meet the Decent Homes Standard
A regulatory notice issued by The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) regarding the London Borough of Lewisham (Lewisham...
Landlord banned for 3 years
Southend-on-Sea Council has imposed a significant ban on rogue landlord Ruhul Shamsuddin, preventing him from letting...
Local authority data: housing supply
The House of Commons Library has released a report that provides data on housing supply for district-level and unitary...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Poised to Announce 10-Year Social Housing Rent Increase Plan
Reports from reliable sources in the housing and mainstream media suggest that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing...
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