Wandsworth have issued the following: PROPERTY LICENSING CONSULTATION LAUNCH Creating a fairer private rented sector in Wandsworth Residents can now have their say on proposals that aim to improve the private rental sector by clamping down on rogue landlords. With...
Around 2,500 former Northern Rock customers are set to confront TSB in court, claiming they became "mortgage prisoners" after the UK lender's collapse. These customers allege that they were trapped into paying significantly higher than market interest rates after...
Grainger plc, the UK's largest listed residential landlord, has responded positively to the proposals outlined in the Labour Government's King's Speech, particularly regarding planning and rent reform. Planning Reform: Helen Gordon, CEO of Grainger, welcomed the...
The demographics of the UK rental market are not only shifting in terms of tenants but also among landlords. Analysis by Paragon Bank reveals a notable trend: the average age of landlords acquiring new rental property with a buy-to-let mortgage has decreased over the...
NatWest has updated its mortgage terms to allow landlords to rent out their properties on short-term and holiday let platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com during void periods. This change comes under the bank's new 'Consent to Let' policy, which is also designed to...
The latest English Housing Survey (EHS) for 2022-2023, published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), provides comprehensive data on housing conditions, household characteristics, and energy efficiency across England. Here are some key...
Whilst answering questions in the House of Commons, the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Milliband, confirmed that the minimum EPC rating will be made a minimum of 'C' by 2030 - no further details are known. Can be seen here, fast forward to...
Rachel Reeves, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer and former junior chess champion, favours the Sicilian Defence in chess, a strategic opening move aimed at attacking and opening up the board. This strategic thinking reflects her approach to economic policy,...
Whilst we don't have all the details yet, we understand the following about the Renters' Right Bill (from the Government statement) Purpose: The Renters’ Rights Bill aims to provide greater rights and protections to renters in England, addressing issues of insecurity...
Summary of the King's Speech 2024 The briefing notes the Kings Speech can be seen here. Economic Policy and Growth Stability as the cornerstone of economic policy, with independent assessments for tax and spending changes [Budget Responsibility Bill]. Strengthening...
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