Propertymark has been campaigning for two key changes to the Renters Rights Bill that is being scrutinised in the House of Lords this week. 1. Fixed-Term Tenancies for Students The move to abolish fixed-term contracts in favour of periodic...

The House of Commons library has just released a report 'An introduction to UK taxes' which can be seen here.

Writing in Property118, Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118, has outlined the case for transferring the beneficial interest of a property without the consent of the lender. It can be seen in full here, and in summary: Each year, thousands of UK...

The Government have just released a statement explaining Council Tax, and how it works. It can be seen here.  

Two Suffolk councils are collaborating to provide what they describe as “help” for both landlords and tenants in preparation for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill becoming law. East Suffolk and West Suffolk Councils are encouraging private...

London room rents have fallen by 1% year on year, now averaging £982 per month, amid lower demand from renters. In Birmingham, rents have dropped for a fourth consecutive quarter to £555 per month, as demand grows in commuter towns surrounding the...

The average price tag on a UK home has jumped by more than £5,000 in the space of a month to hit a new record high, according to Rightmove. The average asking price in April for a property coming on the market is GBP377,182, which is GBP5,312 or...

Writing in the BuyAssociation, Eleanor Harvey states 'The quality of properties on offer in the UK rental market is on the rise as landlords seek to get ahead of the market, with upcoming energy efficiency reforms set to have more of an impact' - a...

Islington Council’s proposed expansion of property licensing has stirred debate among landlords, tenants, and residents. New Rules Proposed:The council wants landlords in nine new wards to pay £850 for a selective licence to rent out standard...

The wait for family-sized social housing has reached crisis levels, with some families in England facing waits of over a century to be housed, according to new research by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Crisis, and Shelter. The analysis...

New data from SpareRoom reveals a subtle shift in the UK rental landscape: room rents in London have dropped 1% year-on-year, now averaging £982 per month, while Birmingham has seen the sharpest fall among the UK’s 50 largest towns and cities, with...

The Government has issued updated guidance on the Home Building Fund loan, which can be seen here. A summary of the fund is: 🏗️ Home Building Fund — Development Finance The Home Building Fund offers flexible development finance to support SMEs,...

The free-to-use eco-Landlord service, designed to help landlords improve their property's EPC rating, has now been extended to include mortgage brokers. Brokers can now: Advise landlord clients on energy efficiency upgrades Receive notifications if...

iHowz recently conducted a survey of landlords, and found that two thirds were long term landlords, but that over half are considering leaving the market, mainly due to the Renters’ Rights Bill, regulation, and taxes. Key concerns include losing...

The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has made its dispute resolution webinars available on-demand, allowing landlords and tenants to access training at their convenience. The existing series now includes three new webinars led by DPS adjudicators:...

The Government has launched its Warm Homes Local Grant to improve a home (England only). The full details can be seen here, and in summary: 🏠 Who Can Apply? Landlords in England with properties rated EPC D or E✅ Up to £30,000 for the first...

The Halifax Price Index has just been released for March, and can be seen here. In summary: 🔻 Headline Figures Monthly change (March 2025): -0.5% (£1,575 drop) Average UK house price: £296,699 (down from £298,274 in February) Annual change: +2.8%...

A new survey published in the Independent by specialist lender Together has found that many UK landlords are facing financial setbacks due to common mistakes in property investment and management. The poll of 1,000 landlords, conducted by...

The House of Commons Library has just released a report that brings together various sources of local pothole and road maintenance funding. It can be used to find local funding allocation datasets. The full report can be seen here, and in summary...

The House of Commons Library has just released a report as a summary of government administered funds and initiatives designed to support local economic growth. It includes descriptions of, and where applicable, funding awarded from the following...