The Law Commission is reviewing Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, focusing on whether the legal framework that governs business tenants' rights to renew their tenancies is still suitable in today’s market. The review could lead to...

Knight Frank’s Head of Lettings, Gary Hall, has voiced concerns has voiced concerns that the new rules to be brought in by the Rights Bill  could complicate matters for both landlords and tenants. He explained: “The big problem with this is often...

In an session in the House of Commons today (20/1/25) the Secretary of State for Housing, Angela Rayner was challenged on several points:  It can be seen here (from 14:30) Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's Position Balance Between Rights: Ms...

The House of Commons Library has published its latest Housing market: Economic indicators, which can be seen here. Here's a breakdown of the key trends: House Prices (UK House Price Index) Annual Growth: Average house prices rose by 3.3% from...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Lewisham Council’s housing committee stated that 156 private sector housing used for temporary accommodation have been withdrawn from use.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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Telegraph has highlighted a complex and risky landscape of tax planning for landlords in the UK, particularly in response to evolving tax regulations targeting the buy-to-let sector. The article can be read here (subscription may be necessary)....

An article in the Telegraph highlights the growing challenges faced by small-scale landlords in the UK, emphasising the financial pressures, regulatory burdens, and public perception issues impacting their ability to sustain their businesses. It...

The Welsh Government has endorsed several recommendations proposed by a Welsh Parliament committee, including a significant measure to consider compensation for tenants served with eviction notices in specific scenarios. This proposal aims to...

Labour run Lambeth Council has decided to evict over 200 private tenants stems because of the urgent need to address the rising number of homeless families in temporary accommodation, which costs the borough £28 million annually. The council argues...

The House of Commons Library has just published it's latest data, which can be seen here. The data highlights important trends in household finances across the UK, focusing on household debt, mortgage interest rates, and individual insolvencies:...