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Writing in Property118, Julie Ford has written an excellent article on the matters landlords should consider regarding the danger of e-bike fires in rental property. It can be read in full here, and says: As e-bikes and scooters become increasingly popular, especially...

A regulatory notice issued by The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) regarding the London Borough of Lewisham (Lewisham Council) reveals significant concerns about the council's management of its housing stock and services. The RSH found that Lewisham Council is...

Southend-on-Sea Council has imposed a significant ban on rogue landlord Ruhul Shamsuddin, preventing him from letting or managing properties, either directly or through his agencies, until June 2027. Shamsuddin, the owner of Lordsons Estates, Lordsons Limited, and...

Reports from reliable sources in the housing and mainstream media suggest that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil a significant shift in social housing rents. The upcoming October Budget is expected to introduce a 10-year rent formula that will guide...

For the first time in years, rents in major UK cities are starting to fall, with the pace of rental inflation reaching its lowest level since early 2021. Research from Zoopla highlights this shift, noting that cities such as London, Brighton, Glasgow, Nottingham, and...

The Renters Reform Coalition, led by Generation Rent and comprising over 20 advocacy groups, has announced that the Lloyds Bank Foundation will now fund its activities. This new financial backing complements existing funding from the Nationwide Foundation, further...

A recent report from the Housing Ombudsman has identified 27 local authorities and social housing providers for their inadequate response to leaks, resulting in severe cases of mould and dampness in their properties. This failure has become a leading cause of...

HMRC Fines Property Agents Over £1.6 Million for Anti-Money Laundering Violations Propertymark has revealed that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) imposed over £1.6 million in fines on property agents for breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These...

Which? magazine has published an article on why landlords are buying far fewer homes than before, resulting in tenants having less choice and facing higher costs. It can be seen here, and says that recent research by the estate agency Hamptons reveals that landlords...

Property118 has published a blog with their view on the proposed Renters Rights Bill.  It can be seen here, and in summary says: The Renters Rights Bill 2024 is set to revolutionize the UK's rental market by addressing longstanding issues related to rent increases and...