by peter littlewood | Jun 24, 2024 | Industry News
The latest report from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) paints a grim picture for the UK housing market, highlighting the significant challenges facing future housing supply. Here are the key points and implications from the report: Key Findings Decline in Planning...
by peter littlewood | Jun 24, 2024 | Political
Landlord Today has published an analysis of the two main parties with their stance on housing. The article can be seen here, and says that Aneisha Beveridge, head of research at Hamptons, observes that there is minimal difference between the housing policies of the...
by peter littlewood | Jun 24, 2024 | Industry News
Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that Labour may prohibit landlords and estate agents from accepting offers on rental properties to eliminate 'bidding wars.' This approach replicates amendments proposed by shadow minister for housing and planning, Matthew Pennycook, to...
by peter littlewood | Jun 24, 2024 | Industry News
A survey by buy-to-let lender Landbay reveals that nearly half (47%) of HMO (house in multiple occupation) landlords rely solely on rental income for their livelihood. The research indicates that almost a third (30%) of participating landlords own HMO properties, with...
by peter littlewood | Jun 21, 2024 | Political
A recent survey of over 1,000 landlords reveals that a significant majority have become reconciled to the possibility of a Labour government, after experiencing 14 years of tax and regulatory changes under the Conservative administration. Here’s a detailed...
