by peter littlewood | Aug 21, 2025 | Open News
New research from Reposit indicates a positive trend in the UK rental market, with the value of rent arrears falling by 12% in the second quarter of this year to an average of £1,861. This also represents a significant 20% drop from the first quarter. The reduction in...
by peter littlewood | Aug 21, 2025 | Open News
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average UK home price rose by 3.7% year-on-year in June, reaching £269,000. This is an increase from the 2.7% rise seen in May. Regional Breakdown: England saw prices climb 3.3% to £291,000, while Scotland...
by peter littlewood | Aug 21, 2025 | Open News
John Lewis’s proposals to build rental flats in Reading are facing opposition from local heritage campaigners. The campaigners have criticized the designs for the new housing development, which is set to replace a vacant warehouse, as “bland and...
by peter littlewood | Aug 21, 2025 | Open News
A new survey by Sykes Holiday Cottages reveals a significant shift among second homeowners in England who currently do not rent out their properties. Faced with rising costs, new tax rules, and council tax surcharges, 71% of these owners are now more likely to...
by peter littlewood | Aug 21, 2025 | Open News
Professor Richard Murphy, an accounting academic and economic justice campaigner, warns that UK rents are “out of control” and accuses landlords of “extracting wealth from the poor to enrich the rich.” Citing data from the Office for National...
