by peter littlewood | Mar 10, 2025 | Open News
Zoopla’s analysis reveals that buying a home is cheaper than renting across all UK regions except the East of England—provided buyers can secure a mortgage deposit. On average, first-time buyer mortgage payments (£1,038 per month) are 20% lower than rent (£1,248...
by peter littlewood | Mar 10, 2025 | Open News
The Labour government is introducing significant changes to planning rules, granting councils and mayors greater powers to acquire land for affordable housing. Under the new legislation, local authorities in England and Wales will no longer need central government...
by peter littlewood | Mar 10, 2025 | Open News
Propertymark members have sent over 250 letters and emails to Peers ahead of the Lords’ Committee Stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill, proposing key amendments. The trade body has actively lobbied throughout the Bill’s passage, raising concerns about the...
by peter littlewood | Mar 10, 2025 | Open News
Government Increases Crown Court Sitting Days, But What About Civil Courts? The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a record allocation of 110,000 Crown Court sitting days for the next financial year, alongside a £28.5m increase in court maintenance funding and...
by peter littlewood | Mar 9, 2025 | Open News
Specialist lender Landbay has announced the addition of four new limited edition products for small HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) and multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFBs). These new offerings, available at up to 75% loan-to-value (LTV), cater to loans ranging...
