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,
Controversy Erupts Over Right To Buy Homes Turned Rentals
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
Government Insulation Scheme Sees Minimal Uptake
Nikka Sulton
According to recent statistics provided by the Department for Energy and Net Zero, only 4,648 households have thus far availed themselves of the government’s ongoing Great British Housing
Despite High Mortgage Rates, UK House Prices Rise
Nikka Sulton
In April, UK house prices saw a modest increase of 0.1% compared to March, reaching an average of £288,949. This uptick follows a 0.9% decline in prices observed
EPC Accuracy Revisited: Which? Calls for Overhaul
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