The Labour Party has announced that it will not introduce rent controls if it wins the upcoming election. This decision marks a significant stance in the ongoing debate
Labour Won’t Implement Rent Controls If Elected
Possible Stamp Duty Cut in Government Mini-Budget
Nikka Sulton
A recent report in The Times newspaper suggests that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is contemplating a stamp duty cut to be implemented in the early autumn. This potential policy
Is It Worth Buying A Flat With A Short Lease?
Nikka Sulton
Properties for sale with short-term lease arrangements are becoming increasingly rare, causing many buyers to overlook the implications until well into the purchasing process. This lack of awareness
Controversy Erupts Over Right To Buy Homes Turned Rentals
Nikka Sulton
Since its inception, the Right To Buy scheme has seen a significant portion of council properties being acquired by private landlords, with over 40% now under private ownership,
Which? Calls for Overhaul of EPC Accuracy
Nikka Sulton
A prominent consumer organization is urging for a comprehensive revamp of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). With numerous UK households anxious about winter warmth and soaring energy costs, EPCs
Critiques of Short-Term Rental Restrictions by Airbnb
Nikka Sulton
Airbnb has strongly criticized Scottish politicians for their stance on short-term lets, particularly the restrictions they’ve imposed. The former SNP-Green coalition government handed local councils the authority to
Politicians Label Landlords as Social Pariahs
Nikka Sulton
Government regulations coupled with a hostile attitude towards landlords are exacerbating Scotland’s housing crisis, caution experts. John Blackwood, CEO of the Scottish Association of Landlords, asserts that the
Interest rate cut in June ‘not ruled out’, says Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates steady at 5.25%, maintaining them at their 16-year high. However, there are hints that rate cuts could be
Ground Rent To Be Capped At £250
Nikka Sulton
Michael Gove’s proposed abolition of leasehold has encountered a compromise, as plans now entail capping ground rents at £250 annually. This development signals a partial victory for Gove,
Bank of England Faces Pressure for Rate Cut
Nikka Sulton
The current landscape of mortgage costs paints a concerning picture, with a gradual but steady rise prompting renewed calls for the Bank of England and Governor Andrew Bailey