by peter littlewood | Jul 21, 2025 | Open News
Labour MPs have criticized Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook for what they perceive as a sluggish implementation timetable for the Decent Homes Standard within the private rental sector. The government is currently consulting on this new standard, which is set to be...
by peter littlewood | Jul 21, 2025 | Open News
A prominent lettings professional has voiced concerns that the impending Renters’ Rights Bill could lead to an increase in County Court Judgments (CCJs) for tenants. While the legislation aims to enhance tenant protections, it may unintentionally expose renters...
by peter littlewood | Jul 21, 2025 | Open News
The Housing Minister has stated that councils should not profit from selective licensing fees, and these fees must be ringfenced for the sole purpose of running the licensing schemes. Matthew Pennycook warned councils “not to use selective licensing fees to fund...
by peter littlewood | Jul 21, 2025 | Open News
According to Rightmove, asking prices for homes experienced a significant drop of 1.2% (£4,531) between June and July, marking the largest decrease for this period since their records began in 2001. The average property price is now £373,709. Inner London saw the...
by peter littlewood | Jul 18, 2025 | Open News
The English Housing Survey has just published its report on the rental sector. It can be seen here and reveals critical trends for landlords, particularly concerning tenant affordability, mobility, and changing demographics: Affordability Pressures:71% of low-income...
