The UK Government has announced new planning reforms aimed at significantly increasing housebuilding across England. These reforms include mandatory targets for all councils, with the goal of constructing 1.5 million homes over the next five years. Here are the key...
The Secretary of State for Housing made a statement to Parliament yesterday (30/7/24) in which she said that the government plans to boost Britain's economy by addressing the acute housing crisis and driving growth, job creation, and urban revitalization. The strategy...
Watkin Jones PLC on Monday announced the forward sale of a student accommodation development, in a deal which may inspire confidence in the property developer's outlook. The company said the forward sale of 397-bed purpose-built student accommodation in East London is...
A recent case of an unregistered House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Wallington, near Croydon, highlights significant issues in rental practices and landlord-tenant relations. Here’s an overview and analysis of the case: Overview of the Case Tenant and Property...
Propertymark has strongly endorsed Andy Burnham’s ‘Good Landlord Charter’ initiative in Greater Manchester, advocating for the inclusion of letting agents alongside private and social landlords. Here’s an overview of the key aspects and Propertymark’s stance: Overview...
Introduction Becoming a private landlord in Britain is increasingly seen as financially unviable. Charlie Bryant, CEO of property listings website Zoopla, highlights how rising taxes, high mortgage rates, and stringent regulations are deterring individual buy-to-let...
Writing in Property118, Julie Ford had published an excellent article on landlords repairing obligations. The original can be seen here, and explains that the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is a cornerstone of English property law, providing essential guidelines for the...
Introduction London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering the introduction of a new tax on homeowners who pave over their gardens. This proposal stems from concerns about increasing flood risks and environmental sustainability in the city. The London Climate Resilience...
Recent research by mortgage market specialist Pegasus Insight sheds light on the pressing concerns of landlords in the buy-to-let (BTL) sector and identifies key factors that could encourage increased investment. The findings highlight a significant preference for an...
Section 21 Use in Private Rentals: Tenant-initiated Moves: 63% of private renters who moved in the past year did so by choice, primarily for job-related reasons, larger properties, or better areas. Eviction Statistics: Only 9% of households moved due to...
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
Lambeth Council has launched a new property licensing scheme starting from 2 September, aimed at improving the quality...
Propertymark, a leading trade body for the property sector, is urging the UK government to repeal Section 24 in the...
The UK government is set to introduce the Renters' Rights Bill in the House of Commons next week, which will ban...