The UK housing market saw a modest uptick in July, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index released today. Average house prices rose by 0.4% month-on-month, bringing the typical UK home value to £298,237—up from £297,157 in June. This marks a slight...
Brent Council Sued Over 'Unfit' Council Home A London family is suing Brent Council, claiming their council home is “unfit for human habitation.” Ms Eniola, a long-term tenant who has lived in the property since 1992, alleges that persistent rat and mouse...
A new survey reveals that a significant number of small-scale landlords are leaving the private rented sector, primarily due to concerns over the government's Renters' Rights Bill. Data from property management software provider Alto, based on a survey of 250 letting...
Labour's homelessness minister, Rushanara Ali, is facing accusations of hypocrisy after it was reported she evicted tenants from a property she owns and then increased the rent by £700 per month. The east London townhouse, previously rented for £3,300, was relisted at...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ ‘Leeds Reforms’ aim to boost mortgage availability through relaxed loan-to-income limits, simpler remortgaging rules, and a permanent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme. David Alexander, CEO of DJ Alexander Ltd, welcomed the measures but warned they...
According to a new report from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), the number of protected rental deposits increased by 82,000 in the last 12 months, marking the second time in eight years that this increase was below 100,000. The report highlights a growing trend...
A new report from the Common Wealth think tank has ignited a fresh debate about the long-term impact of Margaret Thatcher’s Right to Buy scheme. The report claims that the policy, which allowed council tenants to purchase their homes at a significant discount, has...
The UK government is embarking on a new strategy to tackle the escalating cost and controversy surrounding asylum seeker accommodation. According to a report by The Daily Telegraph, the Home Office is partnering with local councils to acquire and repurpose empty...
A new report from Generation Rent claims that private renters in England and Wales are being deprived of £169 million in potential interest on their tenancy deposits each year. The organization is calling for a major overhaul of the current deposit protection system,...
The UK government's plan to mandate an EPC rating of 'C' or above for all private rental properties by 2030 is sparking a heated debate. While the policy aims to create warmer, more energy-efficient homes, a new Early Day Motion (EDM) from Labour and Green MPs claims...
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