by peter littlewood | Aug 26, 2025 | Open News
Under the headline How Rachel Reeves could launch a tax raid on your home The Telegraph has published an article highly critical of the tax regime under Labour. It can be seen here, and says that Labour has not shied away from making enemies during its first year in...
by peter littlewood | Aug 21, 2025 | Open News
A recent survey by Direct Line business insurance sheds light on the types of issues landlords are asked to resolve, from minor inconveniences to genuine emergencies. The survey found that nearly two-thirds of landlords (65%) have been called to fix minor issues that...
by peter littlewood | Aug 21, 2025 | Open News
David Smith has just posted an update on The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. The post can be seen here, and in simple terms, the new law is changing the rules for how businesses, including property companies, can handle and use people’s personal information....
by peter littlewood | Aug 21, 2025 | Open News
According to Housing Hand, a rent guarantor service, there is a significant lack of education for new tenants, particularly students, on how to navigate the private rental sector. A survey of 1,700 private renters revealed that many felt “overwhelmed”...
by peter littlewood | Aug 21, 2025 | Open News
According to new data from Foxtons, the London lettings market is showing resilience with a 25% month-on-month increase in new applicant registrations. This surge in demand, along with a material improvement in supply, has created a highly competitive market,...
