Industry News

The Government has issued a guidance which explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates. It can be seen here

The government's Renters' Reform Bill has passed a crucial stage in Parliament, despite controversy surrounding its indefinite delay of the ban on no-fault evictions under Section 21 notices. Here's what you need to know about this development: Key Measures of the...

Lloyds Banking Group PLC's residential landlord arm, Citra Living, has acquired over 150 new properties from housebuilder Barratt Developments PLC. These houses, located in Matson near Gloucester, will expand Citra Living's portfolio, which already includes more than...

The Housing Forum, an industry group, is advocating for reforms to the Right to Buy policy, which allows council tenants to purchase their rented homes at a discount. They propose several changes aimed at addressing concerns about the impact of Right to Buy on the...

Research by Rightmove underscores the ongoing trend where buying has become more financially advantageous than renting in many of Great Britain's major cities. Here are some key takeaways from the information: Cheaper to Buy Than Rent: Across Great Britain's largest...

The Secret Landlord writing in the Telegraph has highlighted the problem that 'Local councils crumble under inescapable mountain of debt as arrears balloon' and raises significant concerns about the sustainability of the current system. The steep increase in arrears...

It's interesting to see this motion being put forward by Labour MPs, despite the party's national stance against rent controls. It highlights the diversity of opinions within political parties and the willingness of some members to push for policies they believe in,...

The Telegraph is reporting that Michael Gove is facing pressure to revise or scrap health and safety regulations that have resulted in homebuilders reducing the size of windows in new homes. Here's a summary of the situation: Regulatory Changes: Two years ago, the...

The Telegraph are reporting on the measures proposed by Michael Gove to crackdown on landlords are encountering challenges, with unintended consequences emerging. Here's a breakdown of the situation: Increase in Section 21 Evictions: There has been a notable increase...