Labour politicians in Manchester are urging the Government to allow the city to trial private rent controls, arguing that it could provide a blueprint for tackling rising housing
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UK Inflation Cools, But Risks Remain
UK inflation eased to its lowest level in 15 months during June, providing some welcome relief for households. However, economists have warned that the improvement may only be
Leaseholders Get Cladding Support
The government has announced new measures aimed at supporting leaseholders living in buildings affected by unsafe cladding, with additional funding and reforms designed to speed up building safety
Burnham’s Landlord Reforms Examined
Landlords are watching closely as Andy Burnham’s housing policies come under renewed attention following his appointment as Prime Minister. Mr Burnham replaced Sir Keir Starmer after winning the
Rayner’s Shock Housing Return
Angela Rayner has been reappointed as housing secretary less than a year after stepping down from the role following controversy over stamp duty payments on her £800,000 flat
Mortgage Rates Jump Sharply
Average fixed mortgage rates have recorded their sharpest daily rise in months, according to new figures from financial information provider Moneyfactscompare.co.uk. The average two-year fixed residential mortgage rate
Section 21 Campaigner Steps Down
Ben Twomey has stepped down as Chief Executive of housing campaign group Generation Rent, bringing to an end a three-year leadership period during which the organisation played a
House Prices Decline as Market Cools
House sellers reduced their asking prices by an average of £3,832 in July as a combination of political uncertainty, higher mortgage rates and seasonal distractions slowed activity across
New Rental Rules See Stock Fall
The supply of rental properties across Great Britain has slipped below last year’s level for the first time in four years, according to the latest figures from Rightmove.
Councils Fail to Recover Landlord Fines
Councils across England are collecting only a fraction of the fines issued to landlords, despite carrying out more inspections of privately rented homes. New figures released by the