Sir Keir Starmer is allegedly set to dismiss the London Mayor’s rent freeze proposal, instead focusing on tenant protection by creating a national landlord register, if elected. In a recent development, Labour leader Sir Starmer plans to reject the demands put forth...
Coverdale Barclay has published a report that shed light on the significant costs incurred by London boroughs in fighting rejected planning applications that were later approved on appeal. Key points include: 1. **Financial Impact**: Seventeen London boroughs...
The issue of rent controls has resurfaced with a report commissioned by Labour recommending the implementation of rent caps for tenants struggling with rising costs. Here's a breakdown of the key points and reactions: 1. **Recommendations**: The report suggests...
The UK government has announced new powers aimed at revitalizing high streets and addressing the issue of empty shops. These powers, set to be in force by the summer, include the introduction of High Street Rental Auctions, empowering local leaders to tackle high...
Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the UK government implemented new fire safety regulations, particularly focusing on high-rise blocks of flats. These rules aim to enhance building safety and mitigate the risk of fire-related incidents. Here's an overview of...
The impending abolition of the Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) by the government, set to take effect from June 1, has sparked a rush among house buyers eager to beat the deadline and avoid potential financial repercussions. This change particularly affects buyers of...
The BBC has published an article on the problems for tenants to find properties to rent. The intense competition between tenants for rental properties has intensified, leading to a "race to rent" as listings spend less time on the market. Figures compiled for the BBC...
The rise in private rents across England, Wales, and Scotland over the past year has been attributed to various tax and regulatory changes affecting landlords, according to Propertymark, the letting agents' trade body. Propertymark's insights shed light on the...
According to Halifax, British house prices rose 0.1% in April month-on-month and 1.1% year-on-year. The average house price in April now stands at £288,949. In the previous month, UK house prices fell by about £2,900 in March with the typical property value down...
Buy Association has published an article in which they say that interest-only mortgages indeed offer a way to keep monthly costs down, particularly appealing in the face of increasing mortgage rates and tax changes affecting landlords. However, opting for this type of...
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