by peter littlewood | May 5, 2025 | Open News
According to new research by Paragon Bank, landlords are spending an average of £8,500 a year on property improvements — a sign of continued commitment to raising standards across the private rented sector (PRS). Key Findings at a Glance: 44% of landlords prefer...
by peter littlewood | May 5, 2025 | Open News
Decent Homes Standard: Where Do Landlords Stand? At iHowz, we’ve long had concerns about how the Decent Homes Standard is being applied — especially under the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill. While well-intentioned, the current approach leaves landlords facing...
by peter littlewood | Apr 29, 2025 | Open News
The BBC are reporting that Tony Blair called for a major rethink of net zero policies. His intervention in the climate policy debate can be seen here, and represents a significant political moment, particularly given his stature as a former prime minister and global...
by peter littlewood | Apr 28, 2025 | Open News
With the Renters Rights Bill expected to receive Royal Assent some time this year and implementation to follow in stages, the Renters Reform Coalition — a group of pro-tenant organisations including Generation Rent, student unions, Acorn, and Shelter — is already...
by peter littlewood | Apr 28, 2025 | Open News
The House of Commons Library has just released a report on Household debt: Economic indicators. The report can be seen here, and says Household Debt as a Percentage of Disposable IncomeHousehold debt as a share of disposable income has been falling steadily since its...
