The House of Commons library has issued a report that can be seen here. In summary Permitted development rights are allowances granted by Parliament that enable individuals and developers to make certain changes to buildings or land without the need to apply for...
There are several problems facing tenants at the moment: Rising Rents: Tenants faced a significant increase in rental prices, with a 6.2% rise in January compared to the previous year. This increase has been consistent over the past two months, driven by high demand...
The National Planning Policy Framework was published on 27 March 2012 and revised in 2018, 2019, 2021 and most recently 5 September 2023. It sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. Download the full policy...
The legal challenge facing the government over plans to permit housebuilders in England to allow sewage pollution is a significant issue that has sparked a heated debate between environmental groups, legal experts, and government officials. Here are the key points and...
Thurrock Council is grappling with increasing challenges in providing housing assistance to its residents amid the current cost-of-living crisis and the departure of landlords from the private rental market. The council's housing service has experienced a significant...
Propertymark has raised concerns about the potential mass departure of landlords who rent properties to students in the UK. This comes in response to a survey conducted by Save the Student, revealing that a significant portion of undergraduates are considering leaving...
The Telegraph has run an opinion piece on the difference in rents between USA and UK. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and the article critiques the UK government's approach to addressing the housing crisis, particularly under the leadership of...
The Telegraph has run an opinion piece on the difference in rents between USA and UK. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and the article highlights significant differences in the rental markets between the United States and the United Kingdom,...
The Ministry of Justice recently published quarterly national statistics on possession claim actions in county courts by mortgage lenders and social and private landlords, covering the period from October to December 2023. The data revealed a continued growth in...
The latest government figures reveal a troubling trend in England's social housing sector, with a net loss of 16,000 social homes last year due to sales and demolitions outpacing new construction. Here are the key points: Net Loss of Social Homes: Last year, 25,749...
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