by peter littlewood | Mar 20, 2024 | Industry News
According to the latest data from an agency, there has been a 125% increase in the number of landlords opting to lower advertised rents in February. This surge is attributed to changing market conditions across London. The agency reports that rents have decreased by...
by peter littlewood | Mar 19, 2024 | Industry News
The Housing Secretary, Michael Gove, has taken the unusual step of intervening in the London Plan to address housing delivery issues in the capital. Gove has expressed concerns about the chronic under-delivery of new homes in London and aims to boost housing...
by peter littlewood | Mar 19, 2024 | Industry News
Three council tenants have been awarded a total of £40,000 by the Housing Ombudsman due to unacceptable living conditions caused by damp and mould, with Lewisham Council being found guilty of 'severe maladministration' in all three cases. Richard Blakeway, the Housing...
by peter littlewood | Mar 19, 2024 | Industry News
The Right to Rent regulations in England have led to a significant increase in fines for landlords and letting agents who fail to comply. Government figures show a staggering 405% rise in penalties last year, reaching £151,480 compared to £29,960 the previous year....
by peter littlewood | Mar 18, 2024 | Industry News
A FOI request reveals that Medway Council has spent a total of £40.3 million across 1,702 projects from the Housing Infrastructure Fund. Most of this spending occurred during 2021 and 2022. In December, however, £170 million funding was pulled from a scheme intended...
