by peter littlewood | May 19, 2025 | Open News
Rare Action in PRS Enforcement Background Since April 2020, landlords in England and Wales have been prohibited from letting out properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below E, unless they qualify for an exemption. Typical exemption: If...
by peter littlewood | May 19, 2025 | Open News
Two major UK newspapers have highlighted a growing trend: private landlords are leaving the buy-to-let market in favour of less burdensome and often more profitable alternatives. Case 1: Buy-to-Let to Big Macs Anisha Sharma, a former landlord with six properties, sold...
by peter littlewood | May 19, 2025 | Open News
Figures from the National House Building Council (NHBC) show 29,356 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2025, up 36% on the same period last year. Housebuilding Activity – Q1 2025 Registrations (Intent to Build) Total: 29,356 new homes registered 🔼 +36% on Q1...
by peter littlewood | May 16, 2025 | Open News
Furnishings and fixtures in rental properties are wearing out 30% faster than before the pandemic, according to an assessment from industry sources. Key Findings Furnishings and fixtures in rental homes are wearing out 30% faster than pre-pandemic levels. This is...
by peter littlewood | May 15, 2025 | Open News
PROPERTY & FINANCE INSIGHT – MAY 2025BTL Market Slumps as Self-Employed and First-Time Buyers Step Up The buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage sector has seen a sharp downturn, with searches in April falling to just 14.74% of the overall mortgage market—the lowest share...
