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Writing in the Law Gazette, Maria Shahid, a freelance journalist gives what she says is 'the low down' It can be seen here, and starts: The low down 'Problems in the private rented sector regularly hit the headlines. Rents have soared as home ownership figures have...

the London Mayor Sadiq Khan HAS announced a further expansion of services to help rough sleepers. New figures show that more than 1,200 rough sleepers were helped into emergency accommodation through the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) in January – this is...

Uswitch reported the results of a study which found that nearly half of UK renters (47 per cent) wish broadband contracts were better suited to their needs. Just over 4.6 million households live in the private rented sector in England, representing 19 per cent of all...

Haringey Borough Council is investing over £3 million to support street homelessness in the area. The funding, provided by the Mayor’s Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP), will be used to acquire additional homes and provide revenue funding for...

The DLUHC has launched a consultation seeking views from local housing authorities, social housing landlords, tenants and applicants on proposals to amend social housing allocation rules. The Government’s proposed changes would prioritise those ‘who have a strong...

Labour's London Assembly housing spokesperson, Sem Moema, has highlighted what she claims is a link between Section 21 eviction powers granted to landlords and an increase in homelessness, with 4,389 people sleeping rough in London—a 23% rise from the previous year....

Rightmove announced its acquisition of HomeViews for £8m in cash. HomeViews is the UK's largest community of verified resident reviews for property developments, with a particular focus on the build-to-rent sector.  https://www.homeviews.com/ "It helps prospective...

Many sales agents have new confidence in the market following the impact of the Bank of England's decision to maintain the interest rates at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive time and its implications on the real estate market. They believe there is: Stability in the...

Medway Council is taking proactive steps to address homelessness and housing issues in the area. Here are some key points of the scheme: Property Purchase: Medway Council plans to buy 150 properties to provide temporary accommodation for families facing homelessness....

This case involves an appeal from a rent repayment order made by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) concerning the classification of a property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The issues on appeal revolve around the definition of a 'self-contained flat' and the...