As property prices and living costs in London remain high, many Londoners are relocating to areas with more affordable housing. A recent study by Compare My Move highlights the significant increase in Londoners seeking homes in regions with lower house prices. Key...
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Gove to be evicted
As the Secretary of State for Housing, Michael Gove has faced numerous challenges addressing the UK's housing crisis. However, he now finds himself potentially without a home as of July 5, the day after the general election. Gove has been residing at One Carlton...
Nearly Half of Landlords Plan to Invest in Property in the Next Year, Survey Reveals
A recent survey by specialist lender Landbay shows a significant rise in landlord confidence, with nearly half (44%) of respondents indicating their intention to buy property within the next 12 months. This marks a notable increase from Landbay’s last survey at the...
Legal Perspectives on the Renters Reform Bill and Leasehold Reform Act
Renters Reform Bill: Unresolved Issues The prominent law firm Payne Hicks Beach has highlighted ongoing challenges in the rental sector following the failure of the Renters Reform Bill to become law. Despite the bill's high-profile collapse, the fundamental issue of...
Generation Rent’s New Manifesto: A Radical Overhaul of Landlord-Tenant Dynamics
Generation Rent, under the leadership of Ben Twomey, has unveiled a manifesto demanding sweeping changes to the private rental sector, aimed at drastically reducing landlords' rights in favor of tenant protections. These demands extend beyond the already contentious...
Generation Rent Calls for Urgent Renters (Reform) Bill
Following the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), Generation Rent is urging the next government to swiftly introduce a new Renters (Reform) Bill. The organization emphasizes that this legislation is crucial for protecting households and families from...
Home Builders Federation (HBF) Releases Blueprint for Next Government
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has unveiled a comprehensive plan titled ‘Homebuilding: An Engine for Growth, Prosperity, and Opportunity’, detailing crucial measures for the next government to address the escalating housing crisis in the UK. Amidst a backdrop of...
Tenants Now Spend Longer in Rental Properties: An Analysis by Zero Deposit
Recent analysis from Zero Deposit, using data from the English Housing Survey, reveals a significant shift in the behavior of private tenants in England. Tenants now spend an average of 4.3 years in the same rental property, which is 12.1% longer than a decade ago...
Rents anticipated to rise again
The latest Rental Index from PropTech platform Goodlord reveals that rents in England have reached their highest levels since October, showing a significant upward trend over the past month. Key Highlights: - Monthly Increase: Rents across England rose by over 1%...
Yes, it really DOES still pay to be a landlord
Landlord Today has published an article arguing it is still worth being a landlord. The article can be seen here where Marc von Grundherr, director at London agency Benham and Reeves and a landlord himself, offers a counterargument to recent claims that tax and...
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