New analysis highlights the immense difficulty of reforming Council Tax, warning that a recent proposal to double the tax rate for the highest bands (G and H) without a proper property revaluation would lead to "perverse" and unfair outcomes. The...

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has praised the success of a Build to Rent community being developed alongside the University of Cambridge, after visiting the scheme this week. Developers Apache Capital and Nuveen Real Estate confirmed that...

New analysis has revealed that 57% of homes in England will need energy efficiency upgrades to meet the government’s minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) target of band C by 2030. Insulation firm SuperFOIL reviewed more than 25 million EPC...

The secondary market for Build-to-Rent (BTR) schemes has been severely slowed, with transactions now taking over 12 months to complete, as buyers demand increasingly rigorous safety checks post-Building Safety Act 2022. The New 'Gold Standard' for...

Property118 has run an article stating that the Renters' Rights Act (RRA) is set to impose a three-pronged compliance cost on property owners, creating a high-stakes administrative burden for the sector.  It can be seen here, and in summary: The...

A prominent investment analyst is warning that the prospect of multiple property tax changes and a potential overhaul of national insurance (NI) is creating significant uncertainty, leading to an earlier-than-usual slowdown in the housing market....

The controversy surrounding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' failure to secure a selective licence for her London rental property has escalated from a local compliance issue to a national political jibe, thanks to the right-wing political website Guido...

The Labour-controlled Southwark Council is facing intense scrutiny over its decision not to fine Chancellor Rachel Reeves for renting out her family home for over a year without the legally required selective licence. While the failure to obtain a...

Most letting agents could now be at risk of breaching anti-money-laundering (AML) regulations following significant changes introduced by HMRC, according to compliance technology firm Coadjute. In September, HMRC published revised AML guidance...

Britain’s leading housebuilders have warned the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that Labour’s target to build 1.5 million homes over the next parliament is unlikely to be met without significant policy changes. According to The Times, the...

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has come under renewed pressure following reports that two separate letting agents warned her she required a licence to rent out her Dulwich home — advice she apparently ignored before letting the property for £3,200...

Medway Council is consulting on proposals that could see all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within several wards require a licence, regardless of property size. If approved, the new scheme would significantly widen the scope of landlord...

The Employment Rights Bill has entered its final parliamentary tussle after the House of Lords rejected several key government proposals, sending the legislation back to the House of Commons for further debate. The Bill had reached one of its last...

A new Additional HMO Licensing Scheme has come into effect in Southampton, targeting three and four-bedroom Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This new scheme has significant implications for landlords in the area and introduces new...

The government is introducing reforms to environmental regulations, aiming to accelerate housebuilding by cutting down on administrative delays related to environmental permits. Reducing Waiting Times for Permits Water and Flooding Minister Emma...

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee (BEC) has issued a significant warning, cautioning that the government’s plans for new towns will ultimately fail without robust government leadership and a clear financial strategy. Funding: The Most...

A lettings compliance expert has offered a highly critical perspective on the Renters Rights Bill, arguing its primary beneficiaries will be local councils, not tenants. The Core Argument: More Revenue, Less Control Des Taylor of Landlord Licensing...

According to Zoopla's latest House Price Index, the customary pre-Christmas slowdown has begun six to eight weeks earlier than usual, driven by uncertainty ahead of the November Budget. Key Market Indicators The property market is seeing activity...

Mansion Tax Proposal Faces Heavy Fire A proposed "mansion tax" being considered by the Chancellor to bolster the nation's finances has drawn sharp criticism from a former Bank of England Governor and the property sector. The Proposal and Expert...