by peter littlewood | May 22, 2025 | Open News
Tenant advocacy group Generation Rent is calling for the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) database, introduced under the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, to go further in its scope by recording past Section 8 eviction notices and actual rents charged by landlords....
by peter littlewood | May 22, 2025 | Open News
Landlords are being urged to review the fine print of their insurance policies following a sharp rise in fires caused by improperly disposed disposable vapes — fires that could invalidate both home and landlord insurance claims. The Hidden Fire Hazard: Disposable...
by peter littlewood | May 22, 2025 | Open News
A major government-backed survey has revealed the scale of financial strain and uncertainty facing landlords in the UK’s private rented sector. Commissioned by HMRC and conducted by Ipsos, the research offers the most comprehensive insight yet into the experiences,...
by peter littlewood | May 22, 2025 | Open News
Angela Rayner could be stripped of her housing responsibilities in a potential reshuffle, according to Sky News. While she would remain Deputy Prime Minister, a leaked memo suggests the housing brief could be removed from her role as Secretary of State for Housing,...
by peter littlewood | May 22, 2025 | Open News
The House of Commons Library has released its regular review entitled ‘Housing market: Economic indicators’ It can be seen here and in summary says: House Prices Continue to Rise Annual growth: UK house prices rose by 6.4% between March 2024 and March...
