Writing Inside Housing, Parissa Zand from Generation Rent has raised the following points after a landlords' compliance with energy efficiency legislation. Tenant Protection After Upgrades: A six-year eviction ban following energy efficiency improvements aims to...
Mark Thompson, a private landlord has started a petition under the title “Apply the same energy efficiency legislation to all property – not just rentals.”, where he calls for the private rental sector to be treated the same as owner occupiers, or be scrapped. This...
The recent amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill have raised concerns, particularly among landlords and industry professionals, about the potential negative consequences for certain groups of tenants and the rental sector as a whole. Here's a breakdown of the...
The BBC is reporting on a case where two people have been sentenced after illegally evicting a tenant described by the local authority as vulnerable. It can be seen here, The recent sentencing of Phoenix Supported Housing CIC, along with its former managing director...
Backed by the NRLA, the Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a landlord, ruling that they could serve essential tenancy documents by post. The Court of Appeal’s ruling in the D’Aubigny v Khan case represents a significant decision for landlords regarding the service...
A recent report to Lewisham Council’s housing committee stated that 156 private sector housing used for temporary accommodation have been withdrawn from use. The report said “Both the economic downturn in the last few years and the changing housing market are...
The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) passed its third reading in the House of Commons and is moving to the House of Lords, with Royal Assent expected by Spring. Key changes include: Section 21 and Fixed Terms: Abolishes “no-fault” evictions and fixed-term tenancies,...
The RRB was debated in the Commons yesterday (14/1/25), and now passes to the Lords. A summary of the amendments to the Bill are: Limiting Rent in Advance The government plans to restrict tenants from paying rent upfront beyond one month's rent and a security deposit...
M Winkworth plc Winkworth reported strong trading for FY 2024, with a 23% annual increase in sales agreed and a 19% rise in completed sales due to lower financing costs and household rebalancing. Positive momentum is expected to continue into FY 2025, especially in...
The December 2024 RICS UK Residential Property Survey has just been published, and paints an optimistic picture of the housing market as the year concludes, albeit with some challenges on the horizon. Here's a detailed breakdown: Positive Trends in the Housing Market...
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