by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | Open News
The latest English Housing Survey (EHS) provides a detailed snapshot of the housing landscape in England, offering valuable insights into the state of homes and the circumstances of those who live in them. The EHS is a crucial source of information for policymakers...
by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | Open News
New research from business consultancy Hargreaves Lansdown suggests that the long-held dream of owning a holiday home is fading, particularly among younger generations. The data reveals that a combination of soaring property prices, increased taxes, and the hassle of...
by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | Open News
New data from Paragon Bank reveals the top buy-to-let investment hotspots in the UK, highlighting the strategic thinking of landlords in the current market. The lender’s analysis of mortgage data for the 12 months to the end of June shows a clear trend: landlords are...
by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | Open News
A recent BBC investigation has brought the issue of “black market” Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) into sharp focus, exposing the dangerous and unsanitary conditions many tenants are forced to live in. The exposé, which was sparked by a tenant’s...
by peter littlewood | Aug 4, 2025 | Open News
The UK’s private rented sector is on the cusp of its most significant transformation in a generation with the impending Renters Rights Bill, but not everyone is confident about what the future holds. A Bleak Forecast from the Redress Industry Sean Hooker, head...