The UK housing market has recorded another modest decline in property values, with Halifax reporting that average house prices fell for the second consecutive month in May. While
Experts React to House Price Fall
Council Warns of Reliance on Fines
Nikka Sulton
A local authority has raised concerns that ongoing enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Act may need to be partly funded through fines and prosecutions issued against landlords found
Demand Rises Landlord Confidence Falls
Nikka Sulton
Despite strong tenant demand across much of the UK, the private rented sector continues to face mounting pressure as more landlords exit the market than enter it, according
Green Party to Scrap Landlord Ban
Nikka Sulton
The Green Party is reportedly preparing to step back from its previously announced plans to effectively end private landlordism, a policy that attracted widespread criticism when it was
Government Stands by EPC C Rules
Nikka Sulton
The government has defended its proposed EPC C requirements for privately rented homes, insisting that the costs and compliance obligations placed on landlords are “fair and proportionate” as
Reeves Pressured on Rent Controls
Nikka Sulton
Trade unions and tenant advocacy groups are calling on the government to introduce rent controls following the latest rise in UK rental prices, adding further pressure on Chancellor
House Prices Fall Again Says Halifax
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market experienced another slight setback in May, with Halifax reporting a second consecutive monthly decline in house prices. Although the decrease was relatively modest, it
Landlords Confront Fresh Tax Proposal
Nikka Sulton
Landlords across the UK are facing yet another potential financial challenge as a proposal to extend National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to rental income has resurfaced. The suggestion comes
Renters Staying Put for Longer
Nikka Sulton
The private rented sector is increasingly becoming a long-term housing solution for many people, with new research revealing that a significant number of tenants are renting for much
Landlords Face Section 8 Pressure
Nikka Sulton
As the effects of Section 21’s abolition begin to settle, a new and increasingly significant concern is emerging for landlords across England: whether the court system is equipped