Lettings agency Hamptons believe that rents have peaked. Their latest data reveals some interesting trends in the rental market across Britain: Slowing Rental Growth: Average rents on newly let properties increased by 8.3% year-on-year in January, marking the...
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New licensing scheme proposes sliding scale depending on past performance
Barking and Dagenham council's proposal for a replacement Selective Licensing Scheme, along with a new Additional Licensing Scheme, signals the ongoing effort to ensure quality housing for residents in the private rented sector. The existing scheme, which has been in...
Will the budget focus on ISA changes and support for first-time buyers and retirement savings?
Hargreaves Lansdown are of the view that expectations regarding the upcoming Budget should particularly focus on ISA changes and support for first-time buyers and retirement savings: Investment in British Companies: The government is expected to emphasize investing in...
Agency believe rents have peaked
The latest data from lettings agency Hamptons reveals some interesting trends in the rental market across Britain: Slowing Rental Growth: Average rents on newly let properties increased by 8.3% year-on-year in January, marking the slowest pace of growth in 13 months....
Gove’s Airbnb Crackdown – Criticism building
Letting Agent Today is reporting on the growing criticism of the proposal to restrict private homeowners using their properties via Airbnb and other short let platforms. It can be seen here, and says that the announcement by Housing Secretary Michael Gove regarding...
Man who forecast last two property slumps says house prices will jump 20% before falling in 2026
This is Money has reported on the views of Fred Harrison, a British author and economic commentator famous for his theory of an 18-year property cycle, who is predicting turbulent years ahead for the housing market. The article can be seen here, and says that Fred...
UK updates guidelines for Right to Work digital identity checks
The UK government has issued updated guidelines for employers regarding Right to Work digital identity checks, particularly focusing on the use of digital identity service providers (IDSPs). Since April 2022, IDSPs have been permitted to conduct additional checks...
Senior Tory has backed amendments to the Renters Reform Bill
Jacob Rees-Mogg, a prominent political figure, appearing on CNN, has voiced his strong opposition to the Renters Reform Bill, sponsored by Housing Secretary Michael Gove. Rees-Mogg characterizes the bill as a "socialist error" that threatens property rights, which he...
Property auctions busier than normal
It's clear from the recent trends that January auctions have experienced a significant surge in activity, marking it as the busiest month ever in auction history. The increase in both the number of properties coming to market and those selling under the hammer...
Will rents keep rising?
Courtesy Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group Typically, rents rise in line with wages - which, in turn, tend to track inflation or increase at a slightly lower rate. From the late 90s, when buy-to-let mortgages first became...
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