by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2025 | Open News
The Consideration of Amendments Stage, known informally as “ping-pong”, is now underway for the Renters’ Rights Bill. This is the final phase of the legislative process, where the House of Commons and House of Lords exchange the bill back and forth until they agree on...
by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2025 | Open News
In yet another reshuffle at the top of housing policy, Steve Reed has become the 12th Housing Secretary since 2010. The former Environment Secretary replaces Angela Rayner, who resigned following controversy over the stamp duty scandal. His appointment comes as the...
by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2025 | Open News
Only one in six landlords feel fully prepared for the Renters’ Rights Bill, which returns to Parliament today (8 September), according to new research. A poll of 1,000 landlords by letting agents Cavendish revealed a mixed level of understanding, with many still...
by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2025 | Open News
New official statistics from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) show that property income received by unincorporated landlords has risen to its highest level in five years. However, the figures do not reflect landlords’ actual net earnings, which are reduced by Section...
by peter littlewood | Sep 5, 2025 | Open News
The Halifax house price index for August 2025 has just been released. It can be seen here, and in summary: New Record High: The average UK house price reached a new record high of £299,331 in August 2025, marking the third consecutive month of growth. Slowing Growth...
