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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Angela Rayner could be stripped of her housing responsibilities in a potential reshuffle, according to Sky News. While she would remain Deputy Prime Minister, a leaked memo suggests the housing brief could be removed from her role as Secretary of...

The House of Commons Library has released its regular review entitled 'Housing market: Economic indicators' It can be seen here and in summary says: House Prices Continue to Rise Annual growth: UK house prices rose by 6.4% between March 2024 and...

As part of Hastings Borough Council’s mission to ensure everyone has access to a decent home, the council is now consulting on its new Housing Strategy, which will guide housing policy for the next five years. And they want to hear from you—the...

Disabled and older renters in the UK’s Private Rented Sector face significant challenges finding and accessing suitable accommodation, says Propertymark. Crisis in Suitable Homes for Older and Disabled Renters Key Findings 867,000 households headed...

The House of Commons Library has released a note that looks at the creation of the Single Local Growth Fund and the process of allocating Growth Deal funding to Local Enterprise Partnerships. The whole report can be seen here, and the preamble...

Training Plan to Meet EPC C Targets The government has announced an £8 million investment to train up to 18,000 retrofit professionals by July 2025. The initiative supports energy-efficiency goals, particularly for the private rented sector, where...

Rare Action in PRS Enforcement Background Since April 2020, landlords in England and Wales have been prohibited from letting out properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below E, unless they qualify for an exemption. Typical...

Two major UK newspapers have highlighted a growing trend: private landlords are leaving the buy-to-let market in favour of less burdensome and often more profitable alternatives. Case 1: Buy-to-Let to Big Macs Anisha Sharma, a former landlord with...

Figures from the National House Building Council (NHBC) show 29,356 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2025, up 36% on the same period last year. Housebuilding Activity – Q1 2025 Registrations (Intent to Build) Total: 29,356 new homes...

Furnishings and fixtures in rental properties are wearing out 30% faster than before the pandemic, according to an assessment from industry sources. Key Findings Furnishings and fixtures in rental homes are wearing out 30% faster than pre-pandemic...