An official statement from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), published on July 30, 2025, confirms that five councils have been given a C3 grading for failing to meet consumer standards. This grading signifies "serious failings" that require...

The House of Commons Library has released it Housing market: Economic indicators It can be seen here, and in summary: House Prices According to the UK House Price Index, house prices increased by 3.9% between May 2024 and May 2025. On a seasonally...

Clapham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy, a Labour left-winger, is advocating for new controls on landlords beyond those in the Renters’ Rights Bill. She proposes a “protected period from eviction after a government grant is used to retrofit a privately rented...

The Cabinet agreed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, to develop a plan to gather evidence to determine if these enhanced licensing rules are justified. The goal is to gain increased powers to address issues such as: Rogue landlords Poor quality housing...

Southampton to introduce HMO licensing Overview: New Additional HMO Licensing in Southampton Designation approved by Southampton City Council, and set to take effect from September 2025 for five years (Southampton City Council). Covers eight...

Writing in Property118, Mark Alexander gives very good advice on how to deal with the death of a landlord. It can be seen here, and covers: What Happens to a Buy‑to‑Let Mortgage When the Borrower Dies According to Property118: A buy‑to‑let mortgage...

A recent survey reveals a concerning lack of readiness among self-managing landlords about the forthcoming Renters Rights Bill. The Bill includes crucial measures such as: Banning Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions. Transitioning to periodic...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing significant backlash following his recent assertion that there is "lots of housing available" to accommodate asylum seekers and Britons in temporary accommodation. During a House of Commons liaison...

Writing in Property118, the Landlord Crusader criticises the new powers about to be given new powers to enter a rented property with just 24 hours’ notice to the tenant — without informing the landlord, stating that landlords across the country are...

The Renters' Rights Bill is now officially not expected to become law until early autumn. Here's the confirmed timeline: The Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell MP, has not scheduled any debate time for the Bill next week, before MPs begin...

Labour MPs have criticized Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook for what they perceive as a sluggish implementation timetable for the Decent Homes Standard within the private rental sector. The government is currently consulting on this new standard,...

A prominent lettings professional has voiced concerns that the impending Renters' Rights Bill could lead to an increase in County Court Judgments (CCJs) for tenants. While the legislation aims to enhance tenant protections, it may unintentionally...

The Housing Minister has stated that councils should not profit from selective licensing fees, and these fees must be ringfenced for the sole purpose of running the licensing schemes. Matthew Pennycook warned councils "not to use selective...

According to Rightmove, asking prices for homes experienced a significant drop of 1.2% (£4,531) between June and July, marking the largest decrease for this period since their records began in 2001. The average property price is now £373,709. Inner...

The English Housing Survey has just published its report on the rental sector. It can be seen here and reveals critical trends for landlords, particularly concerning tenant affordability, mobility, and changing demographics: Affordability...

The House of Commons library has released its regular report on Household debt: Economic indicators. It can be seen here, and here's an overview of household debt, mortgage interest rates, and individual insolvencies: Household Debt as a Percentage...

The Telegraph has published an opinion piece on the viability of heat pumps. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and says The Government’s own chief scientific adviser has admitted it is “not currently clear” whether heat pumps—the...

Landlords have issued a fresh warning that rents in the capital are set to surge once again, as new government data reveals a sharp decline in the number of properties available in the private rented sector (PRS). Figures released this week show...

A coalition of major freeholders, including two London-based charities, has launched a High Court challenge against the UK Government’s flagship leasehold reform laws, claiming the changes breach their property rights under human rights law and...