The Times has run an article showing how a tenant, and his family were able to use the shock of an eviction notice to find a way to buy the property off of his landlords. The article can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and explains how he got help from...
There is a growing calls for the government to ban new leasehold flats in England and Wales. Here are the key points: Leasehold Reforms: The government has faced calls to ban new leasehold flats, following its decision to include a ban on the sale of new leasehold...
Official data from HM Revenue & Customs showed a significant decline in UK residential property transactions for October. There were 90,920 residential transactions - a 2% drop from September and a 17% decrease from October last year. Seasonally adjusted figures...
The latest Nationwide survey showed that house prices unexpectedly rose again last month. House prices were up 0.2% on the month following a 0.9% increase in October. This was the third monthly rise in a row and ahead of expectations for a 0.4% decline. On the year,...
The Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), a trade body representing short lets operators, has criticised the government for its alleged failures in addressing housing issues. Here are the key points: Housing Potential: The STAA claims to have analyzed local...
Writing in Propert118, the Landlord Crusader looks at the rent cap in Scotland, concluding it has has led to higher rents, which he says will be a story ignored by the likes of Shelter, Generation Rent and Acorn. The article can be seen here, stating ' Punishing...
Property Industry Eye has published an article, and video by Chris Watkins from UK Property Market, Stats Show. It can be seen here, and is generally upbeat.
Under the impression landlords are always responsible for mouldy homes wants to see rent rebates doubled if landlords fail to fix mouldy and draughty homes in London - see here. As part of the mayor’s measures, Rent Repayment Orders – legal orders which require rogue...
Under the heading 'How would YOU fix the housing market? We ask property expert Jeremy Leaf' This is Money published an article that started 'Whether it's unaffordable house prices, rising mortgage rates, soaring rents or increased levels of homelessness, the housing...
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has had its first reading in the Commons, hailed by housing secretary Michael Gove as a “landmark moment for millions”. Adding 'People work hard to own a home. But for far too long too many have been denied the full benefits of...
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