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...
Writing in the Financial Times, Moira O'Neill questions whether buy-to-let investments are with while now. The article from the Financial Times can be seen here (subscription may be necessary), and discusses the current state and challenges of the buy-to-let property...
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...
The situation in Nottingham regarding the rise in temporary accommodation and the impact of selective licensing has drawn significant attention and controversy. Here’s a detailed overview: Nottingham’s Temporary Accommodation Crisis Increase in Temporary...
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...
Savills has presented its quarterly review of the rental market, concluding The prime rental markets have reverted to pre-pandemic patterns, but as the market cools, a closer alignment between tenants' and landlords' rent expectations will be vital. The original can...
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