by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | News
The John Lewis Partnership's plans to build a new rental home scheme in Reading are facing a potential setback. Advisers for the company have warned local councillors that any significant delays in the planning process or additional demands for funding local services...
by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | Open News
A new report from the Common Wealth think tank has ignited a fresh debate about the long-term impact of Margaret Thatcher’s Right to Buy scheme. The report claims that the policy, which allowed council tenants to purchase their homes at a significant discount, has...
by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | Open News
The UK government is embarking on a new strategy to tackle the escalating cost and controversy surrounding asylum seeker accommodation. According to a report by The Daily Telegraph, the Home Office is partnering with local councils to acquire and repurpose empty...
by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | Open News
A new report from Generation Rent claims that private renters in England and Wales are being deprived of £169 million in potential interest on their tenancy deposits each year. The organization is calling for a major overhaul of the current deposit protection system,...
by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | Open News
The UK government’s plan to mandate an EPC rating of ‘C’ or above for all private rental properties by 2030 is sparking a heated debate. While the policy aims to create warmer, more energy-efficient homes, a new Early Day Motion (EDM) from Labour and...
