Generation Rent has welcomed the government’s decision to increase legal aid for tenants who are facing eviction. The praise follows an announcement by the Ministry of Justice, which
More Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Eviction
Lords Cut Re-Let Ban to Six Months
Nikka Sulton
A recent debate in the House of Lords ended with a narrow victory that could significantly change part of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Members of the Lords voted
Council Slammed Over ‘Non-Decent’ Social Homes
Nikka Sulton
A council known for its vocal campaigns urging private landlords to improve housing standards has now been criticised for failing to meet those very standards in its own
Council Gives ‘Welcome’ Grants to Landlords
Nikka Sulton
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Peer Slams Rent Tribunal, Calls for Rent Cap
Nikka Sulton
A Conservative Peer and former Housing Minister has raised concerns over the government’s plan to introduce rent tribunals, arguing that it won’t effectively address rising rent issues. Lord
Lords Approve Pet Deposit Boost for Landlords
Nikka Sulton
The debate over pets in rented accommodation has reached a significant turning point in the House of Lords. Despite the government’s earlier stance that tenants should not be
Stamp Duty Ends Profitable Flipping
Nikka Sulton
Last week, financial commentators suggested that disillusioned buy-to-let investors might increasingly turn to property flipping as an alternative route to profit. Yet, a detailed new report from lettings
Council Boasts £500k in Landlord Fines
Nikka Sulton
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Halifax House Prices Flat in June What’s Next for 2025?
Nikka Sulton
House prices stayed largely steady last month, according to the latest update from Halifax. The mortgage lender reported that the average property price now stands at £296,665, which
Economists Declare End of House Price Boom
Nikka Sulton
The so-called golden age of investing in property appears to be over, say economists at a leading finance firm. Experts at the wealth management company Rathbones have taken