by Matthew Dean | Feb 2, 2026 | Open News
Landlords hold back on pets as Renters’ Rights Act limits refusals Landlords are making only limited moves towards pet-friendly letting, despite a major legal change due to take effect from 1 May. New industry data shows that most buy-to-let investors are holding back...
by Matthew Dean | Feb 2, 2026 | Open News
The government claims a digitised court system will help landlords, as warnings suggest the Renters’ Rights Act could overwhelm the courts. In answer to a written question, Labour’s Baroness Levitt said a digital service will help landlords file possession claims....
by Matthew Dean | Feb 2, 2026 | Open News
Tenants face stamp duty bills under periodic tenancies – Financial Times The government is apparently working on a fix to an anomaly in the Renters’ Rights Act that could see huge numbers of tenants paying stamp duty. According to the Financial Times, under current...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 26, 2026 | Open News
Pressure mounts on government over leasehold reform Leaseholders have warned the government not to betray them by watering down promised leasehold reforms. Press reports suggest a growing Labour rebellion over the issue, amid rumours that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 26, 2026 | Open News
The rise of the Millennial* Landlord Young people shun forever homes to build more lucrative property portfolios For a lot of young people, the ultimate goal is to buy their forever home. But for some, their ambition is to buy as many as possible. While many have...
