Open News

Young adults aged 25–34 are increasingly prioritising property investment—especially rental properties—over homeownership, driven by rising mortgage costs, high deposits, and a growing focus on wealth-building. Many are using earnings, capital, or inheritance to enter...

According to new research by Paragon Bank, landlords are spending an average of £8,500 a year on property improvements — a sign of continued commitment to raising standards across the private rented sector (PRS). Key Findings at a Glance: 44% of landlords prefer...

Decent Homes Standard: Where Do Landlords Stand? At iHowz, we've long had concerns about how the Decent Homes Standard is being applied — especially under the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill. While well-intentioned, the current approach leaves landlords facing...

The BBC are reporting that Tony Blair called for a major rethink of net zero policies. His intervention in the climate policy debate can be seen here, and represents a significant political moment, particularly given his stature as a former prime minister and global...

With the Renters Rights Bill expected to receive Royal Assent some time this year and implementation to follow in stages, the Renters Reform Coalition — a group of pro-tenant organisations including Generation Rent, student unions, Acorn, and Shelter — is already...

The House of Commons Library has just released a report on Household debt: Economic indicators. The report can be seen here, and says Household Debt as a Percentage of Disposable IncomeHousehold debt as a share of disposable income has been falling steadily since its...

New analysis by Savills has revealed that homeowners aged 60 and over are now sitting on a record £2.95 trillion in property wealth. Strikingly, 98 per cent of this is mortgage-free, underlining the scale of the UK's generational housing divide. Of the total, £2.89...

Following a recent Court of Appeal case (D'Aubigny v Khan and another, 2025), landlords are reminded of the importance of correctly serving key documents like gas safety certificates, EPCs, and the How to Rent guide. The case confirmed that: Posting documents to the...

The Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced in March, proposes major changes to how developers meet environmental obligations. Under the new system, developers will have the option to pay a Nature Restoration Levy into a central Nature Restoration...

The Daily Telegraph has reported that the government, via Home Office contractor Serco, is offering landlords in the Midlands, North West, and East of England five-year "full rent" agreements to house asylum seekers. Serco, which already manages accommodation for over...