by peter littlewood | Jul 7, 2025 | Open News
Camden Council has extended its Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) for another five years, now running until December 2030. Consultation & Context The decision follows a 10-week public consultation, with only 800 responses...
by peter littlewood | Jul 7, 2025 | Open News
Leading UK wealth manager Rathbones has declared that buy-to-let and capital appreciation are no longer viable strategies, citing new research comparing property to equities over the past century. Key Findings: Housing vs Inflation & Investment Since 2016, UK...
by peter littlewood | Jul 7, 2025 | Open News
Flat Prices, Mixed Signals House prices in the UK were unchanged in June, according to Halifax, following a 0.3% decline in May. Annual growth slowed slightly to 2.5%, with the average home now priced at £296,665. The data suggests ongoing market softness, aligning...
by peter littlewood | Jul 5, 2025 | Open News
The Government has launched a major consultation into England’s “broken” council tax system. Proposed reforms, backed by Deputy PM Angela Rayner, aim to address long-standing issues around debt collection, unfair discounts, and funding inequality between areas. If...
by peter littlewood | Jul 4, 2025 | iHowz Campaigns
Want 1.5 Million New Homes? Cut Stamp Duty on Investors The Government’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes by the end of this Parliament is ambitious — and necessary. But if ministers are serious, they’ll need the private sector onside. Right now, it’s not. One...
