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Analysis of Berkeley Group's New Strategy and Market Context The FT has just reported that Berkley Homes is moving into Buy To Rent (BTR). The article can be seen here, and says: Shift to Build to Rent (BTR): Strategy Announcement: Berkeley Group plans to build and...

As the UK approaches a pivotal general election, Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director of Leaders Romans Group, underscores the pressing need for comprehensive fiscal reform and policy adjustments within the private rented sector (PRS). The following...

As property prices and living costs in London remain high, many Londoners are relocating to areas with more affordable housing. A recent study by Compare My Move highlights the significant increase in Londoners seeking homes in regions with lower house prices. Key...

As the Secretary of State for Housing, Michael Gove has faced numerous challenges addressing the UK's housing crisis. However, he now finds himself potentially without a home as of July 5, the day after the general election. Gove has been residing at One Carlton...

A recent survey by specialist lender Landbay shows a significant rise in landlord confidence, with nearly half (44%) of respondents indicating their intention to buy property within the next 12 months. This marks a notable increase from Landbay’s last survey at the...

Renters Reform Bill: Unresolved Issues The prominent law firm Payne Hicks Beach has highlighted ongoing challenges in the rental sector following the failure of the Renters Reform Bill to become law. Despite the bill's high-profile collapse, the fundamental issue of...

Generation Rent, under the leadership of Ben Twomey, has unveiled a manifesto demanding sweeping changes to the private rental sector, aimed at drastically reducing landlords' rights in favor of tenant protections. These demands extend beyond the already contentious...

Following the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), Generation Rent is urging the next government to swiftly introduce a new Renters (Reform) Bill. The organization emphasizes that this legislation is crucial for protecting households and families from...

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has unveiled a comprehensive plan titled ‘Homebuilding: An Engine for Growth, Prosperity, and Opportunity’, detailing crucial measures for the next government to address the escalating housing crisis in the UK. Amidst a backdrop of...

Recent analysis from Zero Deposit, using data from the English Housing Survey, reveals a significant shift in the behavior of private tenants in England. Tenants now spend an average of 4.3 years in the same rental property, which is 12.1% longer than a decade ago...