by peter littlewood | May 9, 2024 | Political
The launch of the review of the private rental sector for the Labour Party, undertaken by Stephen Cowan, the Labour leader of Hammersmith and Fulham council in London, is attracting attention ahead of its scheduled release on May 15. Former shadow housing secretary...
by peter littlewood | May 9, 2024 | Industry News
The National Union of Students (NUS) is expressing strong dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the Renters Reform Bill, alleging that it has succumbed to pressure from landlord lobbying and excluded student renters from the bill's protections. Here's a...
by peter littlewood | May 9, 2024 | Green issues
The figures from the Department for Energy and Net Zero regarding the uptake of the Great British Housing Insulation Scheme indicate a significant gap between the number of households that have benefited from the scheme so far and the government’s target....
by peter littlewood | May 9, 2024 | Industry News
The findings from the survey conducted by Weightmans highlight a concerning trend regarding the lack of thorough review of tenancy agreements and other contractual documents among renters in the UK. Here's a breakdown of the key points and recommendations provided:...
by peter littlewood | May 9, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
It seems like landlords in the UK are facing increasing financial pressures due to rising costs, particularly related to mortgages. The report from Foundation Home Loans sheds light on various strategies landlords are employing to cope with these challenges: 1....
