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We do not need redefining, additional legislation or charters. The core legislation is in place. What we need are 1. The promised updates of supporting standards, such as MEES/EPC, Decent Homes Standard and HHSRS - all of which have reviews which are more than 3 years...

A shortage of County Court bailiffs is creating severe delays in the eviction process, particularly in heavily burdened areas like London. According to Landlord Action, landlords are waiting up to 18 months for bailiff appointments, forcing many to explore High Court...

Lomond Group's claims that a mass exodus of landlords from the private rental sector may be overstated. Its examination of properties listed for sale with tenants in situ shows only a small decline following the recent Budget, challenging the narrative that government...

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecast that Labour will fall short of its manifesto pledge to build 1.5 million new homes in England by the end of this Parliament underscores the persistent challenges in meeting housing supply targets. The OBR predicts...

Knight Frank’s analysis of the aftermath of the October 30 Budget offers a sobering view of its impact on the UK financial and housing markets. It highlights growing instability in the mortgage and property sectors, while also pointing to unintended consequences of...

The Law Society of England and Wales has issued a stark warning about the state of the justice system as it relates to housing, citing a sharp rise in renters at risk of homelessness and significant delays in eviction processes due to a shortage of court bailiffs....

Data released earlier by Rightmove showed that house prices eased in November as uncertainty around the Budget weighed on demand. According to the latest house price index, average new selling asking prices fell by 1.4% month-on-month in November, to £366,592. That...

Inside Housing is reporting on the response that emerged after a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, shared with Inside Housing, was made to the Greater London Authority (GLA). The FOI asked the GLA for “discussions, emails or read-outs of meetings between the GLA...

Commercial property landlords are being cautioned about the complexities of reclaiming possession from tenants, particularly as the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 continues to govern commercial leases, now marking its 70th anniversary. The Act, originally introduced to...

The latest government data on landlord possession actions highlights notable trends and regional variations in housing and rental market pressures. Here's an overview of the key findings and their implications: Key Figures (Q3 2024 vs. Q3 2023) Landlord Possession...