by peter littlewood | Aug 13, 2025 | Open News
The London Renters Union has called for a ban on MPs being landlords, after new data revealed that Labour has the highest number of MPs earning rental income. Analysis by The i, based on the register of members’ interests, shows that 38 Labour MPs declare over £10,000...
by peter littlewood | Aug 11, 2025 | Open News
TV property expert Phil Spencer has urged policymakers and the public to recognise the vital role played by responsible landlords, warning that dwindling rental stock risks worsening the UK’s housing crisis. Writing in the foreword to Propertymark’s latest lettings...
by peter littlewood | Aug 11, 2025 | Open News
A new industry report suggests that the upcoming Renters Rights Bill could boost business for letting agents, as more landlords turn to professionals to navigate the growing legislative maze. The analysis, by software firm SME Professional, draws on Scotland’s...
by peter littlewood | Aug 8, 2025 | Open News
A recent court ruling has sent a clear message to legal professionals and their clients, following a failed housing disrepair claim against the City of York Council. In a significant development, a solicitor has been ordered to pay the legal costs of a tenant whose...
by peter littlewood | Aug 8, 2025 | Open News
The much-publicised decline of the small-scale private landlord is creating significant opportunities for professional investors to expand their share of the UK rental market — a shift some experts are calling a “net positive” for standards and tenant experience....
