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BPF warns of potential disaster
Ian Fletcher, director of policy at the British Property Federation, asserts that the abolition of Section 21 evictions without significant improvements to the court system would result in a disaster. In an article for Inside Housing, he argues...
Leasehold reform: government undecided on ‘peppercorn’ ground rent
The Law Society Gazette is reporting on the government's pledge to slash ground rents for leaseholders has been met with uncertainty, as reports suggest resistance from both the Treasury and Downing Street. The proposed measure to cap ground rents...
Brighton consulting on housing strategy
Brighton & Hove City Council is consulting on a draft housing strategy which outlines their proposed housing priorities for the next 5 years. These are to: improve housing quality, safety and sustainability deliver the homes our city needs...
Think Tank says UK housing worst value
Analysis by the Resolution Foundation highlights several key issues with the UK's housing stock when compared to other advanced economies: Quantity and Quality: UK households are paying more for housing compared to other countries but receiving...
Proposed Changes to the Leasehold Reform Bill
On the 25 of March 2024, iHowz held its quarterly workshop. The hot topic of the online event was the proposed changes to the Leasehold Reform Bill. Stewart Gray from Austin Gray expertly guided us through the proposed changes to the...
Resoluton comments on UK Housing Stock
The UK’s “expensive, cramped and ageing” housing stock fares poorly compared with other advanced countries, analysis by a thinktank suggests. Households are paying more than other countries - but getting less in return, the Resolution Foundation...
Do you earn between £100,000 and £125,140
Are you aware that anyone earning between £100,000 and £125,140 will into the 60% tax trap? This is due to the impact of the personal allowance taper, which effectively creates a 60% tax rate for higher earners in the UK. Here's a summary of the...
Should you sell?
A recent article outlines a concerning trend for landlords in the UK and suggests that the government may be moving towards measures that could further squeeze landlords, blaming them for the housing crisis. As a result, the CEO of Landlord Sales...
Rent caps don’t work
There have been significant rent increases in Scotland, particularly in Edinburgh and Glasgow, which are attributable to the rent cap and eviction ban implemented by the Scottish National Party (SNP) government led by Nicola Sturgeon. According to...
Update on Oxford licensing
The Oxford city-wide selective licensing scheme, implemented in September 2022, requires all private rented homes in Oxford to have a licence. Here are the key points from the first year of the scheme: High Number of Applications: Private landlords...
New rules on council tax exemption
The government has responded to the consultation on proposals to exempt certain categories of dwellings from council tax premiums in England. Here's a summary of the key points and exceptions: Exceptions to both the empty and second homes council...
Government report on calculating housing need in the planning system
The government has set a national housing target of delivering 300,000 new homes in England per year by the mid-2020s. However, this target is not binding on local planning authorities (LPAs). Instead, LPAs are required to calculate and meet...
Latest Zoopla report released
According to the latest Rental Market Report from Zoopla, rent inflation has slowed to 7.8%, down from 11% a year ago, marking the lowest rate in two years. The average monthly rent now stands at £1,223. However, despite this slowdown,...
Green Party candidate pushing for rent controls
A Green Party politician and potential MP candidate for Brighton, Siân Berry, is advocating for the introduction of rent controls across the country. She criticizes Labour for what she perceives as a weakening stance on this issue. Berry points to...
Rents are staring to go down
According to the latest data from an agency, there has been a 125% increase in the number of landlords opting to lower advertised rents in February. This surge is attributed to changing market conditions across London. The agency reports that rents...
Mortgage Advice Bureau Market Review
In their accounts for the year to 3 December 2023, Mortgage Advice Bureau provided the following market review: Market review The fall in new mortgage approval volumes in the aftermath of the September 2022 mini-budget continued throughout 2023, as...
Government intervention in London housing market
The Housing Secretary, Michael Gove, has taken the unusual step of intervening in the London Plan to address housing delivery issues in the capital. Gove has expressed concerns about the chronic under-delivery of new homes in London and aims to...
Three council tenants awarded a total of £40,000
Three council tenants have been awarded a total of £40,000 by the Housing Ombudsman due to unacceptable living conditions caused by damp and mould, with Lewisham Council being found guilty of 'severe maladministration' in all three cases. Richard...
Right to Rent fines increase by 405%
The Right to Rent regulations in England have led to a significant increase in fines for landlords and letting agents who fail to comply. Government figures show a staggering 405% rise in penalties last year, reaching £151,480 compared to £29,960...
PM lights the (gas) burner under the green agenda
12/3/24 Rishi Sunak risks further criticism from green campaigners after throwing his weight behind the building of new gas-fired power stations, saying he will “not gamble with our energy security”. The government will on Tuesday announce a plan...
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Buy to Let purchases reducing
Analysis from Paragon Bank highlights a significant shift in the buy-to-let property market, particularly in Southern...
Summary of the Renters Reform Bill
The Renters Reform Bill was originally introduced in Parliament in May 2023. It was trailed in the Government White...
Sadiq Khan: leaseholders in England should have the right to withhold service charges
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has called for leaseholders hit with exorbitant and unjust service charges to have...
Landlord fined for claiming agreement wasn’t an AST.
The case of Anna Yang, an Essex-based landlord prosecuted by Greenwich Council, underscores the significance of...
Licensing fees could be cut
The ongoing debate surrounding licensing regimes operated by local councils highlights the complexity of regulatory...
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