by Matthew Dean | Mar 10, 2026 | Open News
Tenant groups and unions are organising a large-scale national housing demonstration in central London next month to call for urgent rent controls and a new generation of accessible council homes. Billed as the largest coming-together of housing campaigners in a...
by Matthew Dean | Mar 3, 2026 | Open News
Flat leaseholders in England and Wales paid an average service charge of £2,405 a year in 2025, data shows. On average, homeowners with leasehold flats forked out £200.42 per month on service charges in 2025, a 4.6 per cent increase from 2024, estate agency Hamptons...
by Matthew Dean | Mar 3, 2026 | Open News
The Government is considering reforms that could reshape how tenancy deposits are protected, including a single custodial scheme, phasing out insured deposits, creating a national digital platform, and rethinking deposit transfers between homes. With over £5 billion...
by Matthew Dean | Mar 3, 2026 | Open News
A petition advocating for expedited eviction processes and enhanced protections for landlords has gained significant traction, now nearing 6,000 signatures. This push follows increasing frustration over the delays caused by recent legislative changes affecting the...
by Matthew Dean | Mar 3, 2026 | Open News
A new survey indicates that a significant number of landlords in the UK remain hesitant to introduce pet-friendly policies in their rental properties, despite increasing demand from tenants. This reluctance may have implications for the rental market as landlords...
