Property118 has published a blog with their view on the proposed Renters Rights Bill. It can be seen here, and in summary says: The Renters Rights Bill 2024 is set to revolutionize the UK's rental market by addressing longstanding issues related to rent increases and...
Phil Turtle, Director of Compliance Services at Landlord Licensing & Defence, has sharply criticised the unequal treatment between social housing providers and private landlords regarding housing safety enforcement. His comments follow recent judgements by the...
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New data from UHY Hacker Young reveals that more than 3,000 Gen Z landlords under the age of 21 in the UK are collectively earning over £66 million in rental income annually. This emerging trend highlights how younger generations view property as a stable investment...
Tim Roca, Macclesfield's first Labour MP, continues to advocate for change in the UK's student loan system, which he believes is "broken." Having protested against tuition fees as a student leader in the late 2000s, Roca's position remains firm: the current system...
Rightmove's latest house price index reveals that landlords looking to exit the market due to high taxes and regulatory burdens may benefit from an encouraging "buyer buzz." Despite a typical August drop in asking prices (down 1.5%), market conditions are improving....
Landlord Today has published an article stating that the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a free-market think tank, has published an extensive review of global rent control policies, concluding that while such measures may initially lower rents, they often lead to...
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s long-standing campaign to secure rent control powers appears to have been shut down by the Labour government. Despite Khan’s persistent efforts, media reports indicate that Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has ruled out devolving powers to...
Doug Shephard, director of the Home website, has raised concerns that Labour's proposed Renters Rights Bill and other legislative changes could significantly disrupt the UK lettings sector. In his latest market analysis, Shephard warns that these reforms, which may...
The House of Commons report can be seen here explaining that Freehold estate charges refer to fees that homeowners in private or mixed-tenure estates must pay for the maintenance of shared areas and facilities, such as roads and open spaces, which are not managed by...
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