Writing in Property118, Julie Ford has written an excellent article on the matters landlords should consider regarding the danger of e-bike fires in rental property. It can be read in full here, and says: As e-bikes and scooters become increasingly popular, especially...
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Nearly a quarter of Lewisham Council’s homes do not meet the Decent Homes Standard
A regulatory notice issued by The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) regarding the London Borough of Lewisham (Lewisham Council) reveals significant concerns about the council's management of its housing stock and services. The RSH found that Lewisham Council is...
Landlord banned for 3 years
Southend-on-Sea Council has imposed a significant ban on rogue landlord Ruhul Shamsuddin, preventing him from letting or managing properties, either directly or through his agencies, until June 2027. Shamsuddin, the owner of Lordsons Estates, Lordsons Limited, and...
Local authority data: housing supply
The House of Commons Library has released a report that provides data on housing supply for district-level and unitary local authorities in England. The report can be seen here, and is interactive. So for example, if you choose Brighton, you will get the following...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Poised to Announce 10-Year Social Housing Rent Increase Plan
Reports from reliable sources in the housing and mainstream media suggest that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil a significant shift in social housing rents. The upcoming October Budget is expected to introduce a 10-year rent formula that will guide...
UK Rents Begin to Decline in Major Cities as Rental Inflation Slows
For the first time in years, rents in major UK cities are starting to fall, with the pace of rental inflation reaching its lowest level since early 2021. Research from Zoopla highlights this shift, noting that cities such as London, Brighton, Glasgow, Nottingham, and...
Renters Reform Coalition Secures Lloyds Bank Foundation Funding Amid Criticism Over Build to Rent Sector
The Renters Reform Coalition, led by Generation Rent and comprising over 20 advocacy groups, has announced that the Lloyds Bank Foundation will now fund its activities. This new financial backing complements existing funding from the Nationwide Foundation, further...
Housing Ombudsman Report: 27 Social Landlords Criticized for Failing to Address Leaks
A recent report from the Housing Ombudsman has identified 27 local authorities and social housing providers for their inadequate response to leaks, resulting in severe cases of mould and dampness in their properties. This failure has become a leading cause of...
Agents fined for anti-money laundering regulations
HMRC Fines Property Agents Over £1.6 Million for Anti-Money Laundering Violations Propertymark has revealed that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) imposed over £1.6 million in fines on property agents for breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These...
new report shows that landlords are buying far fewer homes than before
Which? magazine has published an article on why landlords are buying far fewer homes than before, resulting in tenants having less choice and facing higher costs. It can be seen here, and says that recent research by the estate agency Hamptons reveals that landlords...
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