Britain is producing the smallest amount of energy on record as a plunge in North Sea fossil fuels leaves the country more reliant than ever on imports. Around 40pc of oil and gas used in the UK is shipped in from abroad, according to a new report from Offshore...
Ian Fletcher, director of policy at the British Property Federation, asserts that the abolition of Section 21 evictions without significant improvements to the court system would result in a disaster. In an article for Inside Housing, he argues that while the Renters...
The Law Society Gazette is reporting on the government's pledge to slash ground rents for leaseholders has been met with uncertainty, as reports suggest resistance from both the Treasury and Downing Street. The proposed measure to cap ground rents at a 'peppercorn'...
Brighton & Hove City Council is consulting on a draft housing strategy which outlines their proposed housing priorities for the next 5 years. These are to: improve housing quality, safety and sustainability deliver the homes our city needs prevent homelessness and...
Analysis by the Resolution Foundation highlights several key issues with the UK's housing stock when compared to other advanced economies: Quantity and Quality: UK households are paying more for housing compared to other countries but receiving less in terms of...
The UK’s “expensive, cramped and ageing” housing stock fares poorly compared with other advanced countries, analysis by a thinktank suggests. Households are paying more than other countries - but getting less in return, the Resolution Foundation said. - Guardian...
Are you aware that anyone earning between £100,000 and £125,140 will into the 60% tax trap? This is due to the impact of the personal allowance taper, which effectively creates a 60% tax rate for higher earners in the UK. Here's a summary of the key points: Personal...
A recent article outlines a concerning trend for landlords in the UK and suggests that the government may be moving towards measures that could further squeeze landlords, blaming them for the housing crisis. As a result, the CEO of Landlord Sales Agency, a private...
There have been significant rent increases in Scotland, particularly in Edinburgh and Glasgow, which are attributable to the rent cap and eviction ban implemented by the Scottish National Party (SNP) government led by Nicola Sturgeon. According to data from Zoopla...
The Oxford city-wide selective licensing scheme, implemented in September 2022, requires all private rented homes in Oxford to have a licence. Here are the key points from the first year of the scheme: High Number of Applications: Private landlords and agents...
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