by peter littlewood | Aug 7, 2025 | Open News
Brent Council Sued Over ‘Unfit’ Council Home A London family is suing Brent Council, claiming their council home is “unfit for human habitation.” Ms Eniola, a long-term tenant who has lived in the property since 1992, alleges that persistent rat and mouse...
by peter littlewood | Aug 7, 2025 | Open News
A new survey reveals that a significant number of small-scale landlords are leaving the private rented sector, primarily due to concerns over the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill. Data from property management software provider Alto, based on a survey of...
by peter littlewood | Aug 7, 2025 | Open News
Labour’s homelessness minister, Rushanara Ali, is facing accusations of hypocrisy after it was reported she evicted tenants from a property she owns and then increased the rent by £700 per month. The east London townhouse, previously rented for £3,300, was...
by peter littlewood | Aug 5, 2025 | Open News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ ‘Leeds Reforms’ aim to boost mortgage availability through relaxed loan-to-income limits, simpler remortgaging rules, and a permanent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme. David Alexander, CEO of DJ Alexander Ltd, welcomed the measures but warned they...
by peter littlewood | Aug 5, 2025 | Open News
According to a new report from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), the number of protected rental deposits increased by 82,000 in the last 12 months, marking the second time in eight years that this increase was below 100,000. The report highlights a growing trend...
