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Generation Rent activist group's has criticised the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) and the Renters’ Rights Bill which it says exposes serious concerns about unequal protections for student renters, highlighting a complex tension between policy...

A new survey by Goodlord confirms the higher demand for homes near good transport services. The Goodlord survey highlights a powerful trend in the London rental market: proximity to new transport links—particularly the Elizabeth Line—is directly fuelling significant...

If you need to do any research on dwelling stock, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) publishes the Live Tables on Dwelling Stock (Including Vacants), offering comprehensive data on housing stock across England. These tables encompass...

The House of Commons Library has just released a new report on Leasehold dwellings, 2023 to 2024 It can be seen here and says Headline Figures: Leasehold in England 2023–24 Total leasehold dwellings: 4.83 million (19% of total housing stock) Flats vs Houses: 72% flats...

There is growing concern within the legal and property sectors about the unintended consequences of the UK's current anti-money laundering (AML) regime—particularly its impact on homebuyers and conveyancers. Here's a summary and analysis of the key points: Key Issues...

The House of Commons Library has released an interim report on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. It can be seen here and says The LFRA 2024, which applies to England and Wales, received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024. It significantly reshapes the leasehold...

The House of Commons Library has just released a report entitled 'The rights of residential and holiday mobile homeowners (England)' It can be seen here, and says The term mobile home covers a wide range of movable accommodation types—caravans, park homes, and...

Tenant advocacy group Generation Rent is calling for the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) database, introduced under the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, to go further in its scope by recording past Section 8 eviction notices and actual rents charged by landlords....

Landlords are being urged to review the fine print of their insurance policies following a sharp rise in fires caused by improperly disposed disposable vapes — fires that could invalidate both home and landlord insurance claims. The Hidden Fire Hazard: Disposable...

A major government-backed survey has revealed the scale of financial strain and uncertainty facing landlords in the UK’s private rented sector. Commissioned by HMRC and conducted by Ipsos, the research offers the most comprehensive insight yet into the experiences,...