by peter littlewood | Aug 1, 2025 | Open News
The House of Commons Library has released it Housing market: Economic indicators It can be seen here, and in summary: House Prices According to the UK House Price Index, house prices increased by 3.9% between May 2024 and May 2025. On a seasonally adjusted basis,...
by peter littlewood | Jul 28, 2025 | News
The house of Commons Library has published a report on Leasehold housing in England: Statistics. It can be seen here, and the briefing provides an overview of leasehold properties in England and Wales, detailing their prevalence, types, and the characteristics of...
by peter littlewood | Jul 28, 2025 | Open News
Clapham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy, a Labour left-winger, is advocating for new controls on landlords beyond those in the Renters’ Rights Bill. She proposes a “protected period from eviction after a government grant is used to retrofit a privately rented property.” This...
by peter littlewood | Jul 27, 2025 | Open News
The Cabinet agreed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, to develop a plan to gather evidence to determine if these enhanced licensing rules are justified. The goal is to gain increased powers to address issues such as: Rogue landlords Poor quality housing and safety conditions...
by peter littlewood | Jul 27, 2025 | Open News
Southampton to introduce HMO licensing Overview: New Additional HMO Licensing in Southampton Designation approved by Southampton City Council, and set to take effect from September 2025 for five years (Southampton City Council). Covers eight wards: Banister &...
