by peter littlewood | Sep 12, 2024 | Industry News
While the Renters' Rights Bill aims to raise standards in the private rented sector, it does not include rent controls, a mechanism that has proven detrimental to renters when implemented elsewhere. The draft legislation will now go through the Parliamentary process...
by peter littlewood | Sep 11, 2024 | News
iHowz were delighted to be able present their briefing to MP's in Portcullis House. Whilst we were there the new Renters' Rights Bill was published which form the basis of our next briefing paper. The basis for our briefing is that Successive Governments have taken a...
by peter littlewood | Sep 11, 2024 | Industry News
The Renters’ Rights Bill was published today (11/9/24) with the stated intention to introduce a series of reforms designed to increase protections for tenants while maintaining a balance that allows landlords to manage their properties effectively. Key measures...
by peter littlewood | Sep 10, 2024 | Industry News
Barratt Developments, in collaboration with Homes England and Lloyds Bank, has announced a joint venture called the MADE Partnership, which will focus on large-scale residential-led developments. Each partner is expected to invest up to £150 million in this venture....
by peter littlewood | Sep 9, 2024 | Industry News
According to recent data from Rightmove, the proportion of former rental properties being listed for sale has reached its highest level on record. Currently, 18% of homes for sale were previously rental properties, up from 8% in 2010, with London seeing nearly a third...