Landlord sentenced for illegal eviction

The Oxford Mail is reporting on a landlord sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, and ordered to pay prosecution costs in excess of £15,000 after he removed his tenant’s possessions and left them on the street in the rain while she made a...

Labour plots second home ban in Brighton

In the forthcoming local election in Brighton Labour is promising to unleash a package of measures to fight against the rise in second home ownership, which they say is making it difficult for local residents to find places to live. They have pledged a second homes...

UK RIGHTMOVE HOUSE PRICE INDEX

UK average asking prices rose by 0.2% month-on-month in April. According to Rightmove, year-on-year they increased by 1.7%, slowing from growth of 3% in March. The average asking price for a UK home now stands at £366,47, up £890 versus last month. For a first-time...