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A prominent lettings professional has voiced concerns that the impending Renters' Rights Bill could lead to an increase in County Court Judgments (CCJs) for tenants. While the legislation aims to enhance tenant protections, it may unintentionally expose renters to...

The Housing Minister has stated that councils should not profit from selective licensing fees, and these fees must be ringfenced for the sole purpose of running the licensing schemes. Matthew Pennycook warned councils "not to use selective licensing fees to fund other...

According to Rightmove, asking prices for homes experienced a significant drop of 1.2% (£4,531) between June and July, marking the largest decrease for this period since their records began in 2001. The average property price is now £373,709. Inner London saw the...

The English Housing Survey has just published its report on the rental sector. It can be seen here and reveals critical trends for landlords, particularly concerning tenant affordability, mobility, and changing demographics: Affordability Pressures:71% of low-income...

The House of Commons library has released its regular report on Household debt: Economic indicators. It can be seen here, and here's an overview of household debt, mortgage interest rates, and individual insolvencies: Household Debt as a Percentage of Disposable...

The Telegraph has published an opinion piece on the viability of heat pumps. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and says The Government’s own chief scientific adviser has admitted it is “not currently clear” whether heat pumps—the cornerstone of...

Landlords have issued a fresh warning that rents in the capital are set to surge once again, as new government data reveals a sharp decline in the number of properties available in the private rented sector (PRS). Figures released this week show that London’s private...

A coalition of major freeholders, including two London-based charities, has launched a High Court challenge against the UK Government’s flagship leasehold reform laws, claiming the changes breach their property rights under human rights law and could result in...

The UK’s Build to Rent (BTR) sector has launched a new industry alliance in response to alarming new figures showing a sharp slowdown in project delivery across the country. The Build to Rent Alliance, formed by the British Property Federation (BPF) and the...

A landlord in north London has been fined nearly £20,000 for illegally renting out a property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) without the necessary licence. The offence took place at a property in Duckett’s Green, near Turnpike Lane Tube station, where five...