Industry News

John Lewis's expansion into property development is facing challenges with its Bromley housing scheme, as concerns from the London Fire Brigade have been raised regarding the placement of smoke vents in the building. The current designs have been criticized for...

Writing in Landlord Today, Yasmin Ulhaq of Glenfield Property Management opines on 'The Rich Embrace Renting Over Selling', being of the opinion that the decision between renting and buying a residence in London, especially for ultra-high net worth individuals, is...

The Renters Reform Coalition is demanding changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill, expressing concerns that the current measures could still lead to unfair evictions. In a letter addressed to Michael Gove, the organisation is advocating for specific amendments to enhance...

The government has acknowledged concerns regarding the impending deadline for building control professionals to prove their competence and join the Building Safety Regulator's (BSR) official register by April 6. There are fears that failure to meet this deadline could...

CapX have published an opinion piece in which they say the inability to build sufficient housing is identified as a critical issue in Britain, impacting economic growth, investment attractiveness, and exacerbating depopulation. Moreover, it has influenced political...

One Housing has been compelled to apologize and compensate a distressed resident with £3,375 after they waited for over two years for repairs, as per the latest ruling by the Housing Ombudsman. The watchdog found severe maladministration in One Housing's...

A webinar poll undertaken by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS), one of the leading suppliers of property risk management services, valuations and customer surveys in the UK has revealed that over a third of property professionals would like to see the...

A council has succeeded in an appeal regarding two Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs) issued to a landlord in relation to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The notices, issued by Welwyn Hatfield council under section 249A of the Housing Act...

The right-to-buy scheme, introduced in 1980, allows social tenants to purchase their homes at discounted rates. However, councils are now urging for reforms to ensure access to secure accommodation for those most in need. Here's a breakdown of the key points and...

The House of Commons Library has issued a report on Permitted development rights (PDRs), which can be seen here, and covers: Permitted development rights (PDRs) are allowances granted by Parliament that enable individuals and developers to make certain changes to...