The campaign group Generation Rent has voiced strong criticism of the Renters Reform Bill, arguing that it neglects the needs of student tenants. Tilly Smith, a spokesperson for
Generation Rent Says Reform Bill Fails Some Tenants
HMRC’s 20% Tax Hike for Holiday Let Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Owners of furnished holiday lets (FHL) in the UK should prepare for a significant tax increase of approximately 20% starting next month, according to a warning from an
Labour Cracks Down on Rogue Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Haringey Council in London has announced the introduction of stricter measures aimed at holding rogue landlords accountable. The council claims that these new steps will ensure landlords who
Rental Energy Petition Sees Little Support
Nikka Sulton
A petition on the House of Commons website is calling for equal treatment across all property tenures regarding energy efficiency regulations. The petition argues that private rental properties
Politician Slams Labour’s ‘Confusing’ Landlord Charge
Nikka Sulton
A proposed 50% increase in landlord licensing fees by Rotherham’s Labour-controlled council has drawn criticism from an independent member of the authority. The sharp rise has raised concerns
Calls for Court Investment to Aid Landlords & Tenants
Nikka Sulton
T tThe government is being urged to invest more in civil courts and tribunals to improve their capacity and efficiency in handling property disputes. Lettings technology firm Reapit
UK House Prices Drop Unexpectedly – Halifax
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices took an unexpected dip in February, with the average property price falling by 0.1% to £298,602, according to Halifax. This decline follows a record high
Labour Wants Landlords’ Help on Homelessness
Nikka Sulton
Newport, a council with a strong Labour majority, has joined a government-backed initiative aimed at addressing local homelessness by working with private landlords. The Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme
Minister’s Comment Reveals Rising Rent Reality – NRLA
Nikka Sulton
A government minister has unintentionally drawn attention to the key driver behind rising rents—limited housing supply. Her admission has sparked reactions from industry experts, who argue that the
69% of UK Brokers Expect Base Rate Hike
Nikka Sulton
A recent survey of 300 UK mortgage brokers has highlighted growing concerns about rising interest rates and increasing regulatory complexity in the property market. According to the research