by peter littlewood | Aug 19, 2024 | Industry News
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s long-standing campaign to secure rent control powers appears to have been shut down by the Labour government. Despite Khan’s persistent efforts, media reports indicate that Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has ruled out devolving powers to...
by peter littlewood | Aug 19, 2024 | Industry News
Doug Shephard, director of the Home website, has raised concerns that Labour's proposed Renters Rights Bill and other legislative changes could significantly disrupt the UK lettings sector. In his latest market analysis, Shephard warns that these reforms, which may...
by peter littlewood | Aug 19, 2024 | Leasehold
The House of Commons report can be seen here explaining that Freehold estate charges refer to fees that homeowners in private or mixed-tenure estates must pay for the maintenance of shared areas and facilities, such as roads and open spaces, which are not managed by...
by peter littlewood | Aug 19, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
The recent “Mail on Sunday” report on the buy-to-let sector emphasizes the challenges landlords currently face due to rising costs and stricter regulations. The buy-to-let market has entered a period of stagnation, driven by high interest rates, reduced...
by peter littlewood | Aug 19, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
The Rightmove Price Index has been released, it can be seen here, and shows that the start of 2024 shows a cautiously optimistic trend in the UK property market, with both buyer and seller activities picking up significantly compared to the same period last year. New...
