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Generation Rent to assist with Labour housing policy
The launch of the review of the private rental sector for the Labour Party, undertaken by Stephen Cowan, the Labour leader of Hammersmith and Fulham council in London, is attracting attention ahead of its scheduled release on May 15. Former shadow...
Student body unhappy with the Renters Reform Bill
The National Union of Students (NUS) is expressing strong dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the Renters Reform Bill, alleging that it has succumbed to pressure from landlord lobbying and excluded student renters from the bill's...
Very small take-up of Government insulation scheme
The figures from the Department for Energy and Net Zero regarding the uptake of the Great British Housing Insulation Scheme indicate a significant gap between the number of households that have benefited from the scheme so far and the government's...
Most tenants don’t read their agreements
The findings from the survey conducted by Weightmans highlight a concerning trend regarding the lack of thorough review of tenancy agreements and other contractual documents among renters in the UK. Here's a breakdown of the key points and...
Strategies landlords are employing to cope with increasing financial pressures
It seems like landlords in the UK are facing increasing financial pressures due to rising costs, particularly related to mortgages. The report from Foundation Home Loans sheds light on various strategies landlords are employing to cope with these...
Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2024 to 2025
The Government has just released statistics on council tax levels, which can be seen here. This release provides comprehensive information on council tax levels set by local authorities in England for the financial year 2024-25. Here's a summary of...
Getting better broadband
The House of Commons Library has just published a report entitled 'Getting Better Broadband', it can be seen here. Full fibre broadband, also known as 'fibre-to-the-premises' (FTTP), represents the next generation of broadband technology. It offers...
Good rates for first time buyers
Research by comparison website Moneyfacts suggests that building societies are currently offering the most competitive mortgage deals for first-time buyers compared to high-street lenders. Analysis of mortgages with loan-to-value ratios of 90% and...
Housing stock high, sales low
The latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) indicates a mixed picture for the UK residential property market in April 2024. While average stock levels have reached a three-year high, indicating a healthy supply of...
Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour Party
Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour Party, citing reasons such as housing and border security as key factors for her decision. She accuses the Tories of incompetence and division under the leadership of Rishi Sunak, claiming...
Brighton & Hove City Council housing strategy consultation
Councillor Gill Williams, Deputy Leader Brighton & Hove City Council has issued the following: I am writing to encourage your organisation to submit a response to our housing strategy consultation. I want to ensure that you have the opportunity...
Do you know the different tenancy types?
Most landlords are aware of the concept of a Fixed Term tenancy - one where either the start and end dates are specified, or the duration of the tenancy is in the agreement .Many landlords will be aware that the tenancy becomes 'rolling' after...
Rent in Advance
The Renters (Reform) Bill has sparked discussions and concerns among landlords regarding the legal implications of requesting rent in advance. The proposed changes stipulate that rent periods must align with the periods for which rent is payable,...
Propertymark publishes Housing Insight Report: March 2024
Based on the Housing Insight Report for March 2024, several key trends have emerged in the residential sales and lettings sectors: Residential Sales: Marginal Increase in House Prices: The average UK house price saw a slight increase in February...
Renters Reform Bill unfairly targeting landlords!
In a blog in Property118, a reader asks 'What can be proposed to address the housing crisis without burdening landlords unfairly?' Addressing the housing crisis while ensuring fairness for both landlords and tenants he acknowledges that it is a...
Savills’ revise their UK house price forecast
Savills' revised UK house price forecast suggests a more positive outlook than previously anticipated, with an expected increase of 2.5% this year and a cumulative growth of 21.6% by the end of 2028. This upward revision is attributed to several...
UK house prices hold steady in April
According to Halifax, British house prices rose 0.1% in April month-on-month and 1.1% year-on-year. The average house price in April now stands at £288,949. In the previous month, UK house prices fell by about £2,900 in March with the typical...
How stamp duty is strangling Britain – and lining the pockets of the elite
The Telegraph has run an article on stamp duty. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and discusses the issues surrounding stamp duty in the UK housing market, stating they are clearly multifaceted and impactful. Here are some key...
Tory MPs are threatening to rebel against the government’s leasehold reform bill.
The debate over leasehold reform within the Conservative Party underscores the complexity of addressing longstanding issues within the housing market. Here are the key points highlighted in the article: Calls for Scrapping Leasehold System:...
Fire safety in houses and flats
Fire safety legislation in the UK is multifaceted, governed by various laws and regulations at different stages of a building's lifecycle. The House of Commons Library has just published a report, which can be seen here. Here's a breakdown of key...
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Will Labour bring in rent controls?
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New report on Fire safety rules for blocks of flats
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