Labour's forthcoming announcement on green belt development outlines five "golden rules" aimed at balancing the need for increased housebuilding with the preservation of genuine green spaces. Here's a summary of the key points: Prioritizing Brownfield Sites: Labour...
After some considerable delay, the Renters Reform Bill has now been scheduled to be debated in the Commons on Wednesday April 24th. The Government has also issued the proposed amendments to Bill, which can be seen here, all 112 pages! This is significant progress...
The Renters Reform Bill is set to return to the House of Commons next week, according to a report from The Sun's political correspondent, Noa Hoffman. The government has indicated that it will introduce several amendments to address concerns raised by Conservative...
The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) reports that renters are now staying in their properties for a third longer than they did four years ago. The average tenancy length has increased to 924 days, or just over two and a half years, compared to 706 days, or just under...
The chief executive of Winkworth, one of Britain’s largest franchise agency chains, Dominic Agace, has raised concerns about the rental market, suggesting that rents may no longer be able to rise due to tenants reaching an affordability ceiling. He notes that there...
The quarterly assessment by investment platform easyMoney indicates a potential upswing in the new-build property market in the UK, despite a slight dip in buyer appetites and stock levels. Here's a summary of the key findings: Buyer Demand: While the overall annual...
The Planning Act 2008, along with subsequent amendments such as the Localism Act 2011, the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013, the Housing and Planning Act 2016, and the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, establishes a separate consenting route for major...
The results of the poll conducted by 38 Degrees, in collaboration with Survation, provide valuable insights into public opinion regarding the Renters (Reform) Bill and the potential consequences of the government's actions on this issue. Here's a breakdown of the key...
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Mayor of London, has announced plans to build 6,000 "affordable" rental homes by 2030, with their rents capped in line with key worker salaries in different parts of the capital. Khan, who is seeking a third Mayoral term, emphasizes that the...
Lomond, a rapidly expanding agency group, has conducted research unveiling the top 10 postcodes currently offering the most robust rental yields for British buy-to-let investors. Analyzing data on property values and asking rents across every postcode in Britain,...
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