The Generation Rent activist group has reported a surprising trend in its latest survey: evictions appear to have dropped in 2024. While this may be a quiet development,
Generation Rent Reports Decline in Evictions in 2024
UK Inflation Hits 2.3%, BoE’s Gradual Rate Cut Strategy
Nikka Sulton
British inflation saw a significant rise in October, jumping higher than expected and pushing the inflation rate back above the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target. This surge
Airbnb Partners with Waltham Forest for Home-Sharing
Nikka Sulton
Airbnb has partnered with the council in the London borough of Waltham Forest to launch a new trial initiative focused on helping local communities benefit from the growing
Renters Delay Homebuying Plans for Years
Nikka Sulton
Aldermore’s latest First Time Buyer Index paints a sobering picture of the current property market, where nearly half (44%) of prospective first-time buyers have been forced to delay
Tomorrow’s Announcement Could Derail Mortgage Plans
Nikka Sulton
Inflation is expected to rise, with tomorrow’s announcement likely to bring bad news for mortgages. Homeowners, prospective buyers, and those planning to enter the property market should brace
UK House Prices Fall £5,366 After Budget Uncertainty
Nikka Sulton
Recent data reveals a notable dip in the UK housing market, with the average price of a property coming to market dropping by 1.8% this month. This equates
Generation Rent Calls for Increased Tenant Benefits
Nikka Sulton
Generation Rent has recently released a report identifying several significant barriers preventing local residents from accessing safe and secure homes. According to the findings, people from minority ethnic
Activist Calls for 400% Council Tax on Second Homes
Nikka Sulton
An activist is calling for council tax premiums on second homes to be increased by as much as 400%, alongside the introduction of compulsory purchase powers for land
Shelter: Landlords ‘Evicting Renters in Thousands
Nikka Sulton
The outgoing chief executive of Shelter, Polly Neate, has voiced serious concerns over the rising number of evictions in England, claiming that tenants are being “marched out of
Shamplina: Court Delays Caused by Bailiff Shortage
Nikka Sulton
Eviction service Landlord Action has highlighted a critical shortage of bailiffs, which is causing significant delays in court hearings. The shortage is impacting the timely processing of eviction