by peter littlewood | Sep 9, 2025 | Open News
The government has rejected most Lords’ amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, keeping the abolition of Section 21 evictions and new tenancy rules on track. Conservatives warn the Bill will drive landlords out of the sector, while the government promises a smooth...
by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2025 | Open News
A coalition of 48 organisations, including AdvoCATS, Landlord Action, and Propertymark, has urged the government to reconsider a new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill that removes the requirement for landlords to allow pet damage insurance. The Housing Secretary...
by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2025 | Open News
While attention is focused on the Renters’ Rights Bill, Parliament is also turning its focus to housing quality this week. The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee begins evidence sessions on Tuesday for its new inquiry into housing conditions...
by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2025 | Open News
Up to 93,000 buy-to-let landlords are expected to leave the rental market in 2025, according to Black & White Bridging’s latest broker insights report. The research suggests as many as 150,000 landlords have exited over the past two years. The forecast equates to...
by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2025 | Open News
Steve Reed has replaced Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary following her resignation over a Stamp Duty underpayment and breach of the ministerial code. Reed, the MP for Streatham and Croydon North and former leader of Lambeth Council, has a record of supporting...
