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The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) has seen significant developments during its progress through the House of Lords, with several key amendments now agreed by Peers. The Bill will now return to the Commons, the government may seek to overturn some of these changes—but for...

Writing in Property118, the Landlord Crusader has published an opinion piece on the Government's view of the LHA rate, stating Angela Rayner’s recent committee appearance was revealing — not because of what she said, but how little she seems to understand after a year...

The House of Commons Library has just issued a report on Domestic abuse and housing support.  It can be seen here. Whilst aimed at the recipient of abuse, it can affect landlords: 1. Tenancy Rights and Termination If a tenant experiencing domestic abuse needs to leave...

The House of Commons Library has just published a report on the Consumer Rights Act.  It can be seen here. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA 2015) affects landlords—particularly private landlords—in several key ways by reinforcing their obligations as service...

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has dismissed renewed calls to unfreeze the Local Housing Allowance (LHA), arguing that raising rates would simply direct more public money to private landlords rather than addressing the root of the housing crisis. Speaking before the...

The House of Commons Library has just released a report on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 - the report can be seen here. and in summary: Overview The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, fast-tracked before the...

A new report from Hamptons casts doubt on the viability of flipping properties, despite recent investor interest. In Q1 2025, only 2.3% of all property sales were flips — the lowest level since 2013, and well below the 10-year average. Key Figures: Flipped sales down...

LendInvest, the fintech mortgage platform, has announced a rate reduction across its entire Buy-to-Let (BTL) product range, with new initial rates at their lowest levels in three years. Key Rate Reductions 2-year fixed rates across all BTL products: reduced by 20bps...

Camden Council has extended its Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) for another five years, now running until December 2030. Consultation & Context The decision follows a 10-week public consultation, with only 800 responses...

Leading UK wealth manager Rathbones has declared that buy-to-let and capital appreciation are no longer viable strategies, citing new research comparing property to equities over the past century. Key Findings: Housing vs Inflation & Investment Since 2016, UK...