Renters’ Rights Bill Moves to Next Stage

The House of Lords has confirmed that the Report Stage for the Renters’ Rights Bill is scheduled for 1st July. On the same day, the Bill is expected

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New Landlord Licensing Scheme Set for Approval

Wirral Council is preparing to introduce a new selective licensing scheme aimed at improving housing standards across several parts of the borough. The proposal is due to be

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Deadly Risks Found in 1 in 10 Rental Homes

More than one in ten privately rented homes may contain serious dangers, according to claims made by a senior figure in the lettings industry. Sian Hemming-Metcalfe, operations director

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More Over-45s Taking on Mortgages into Retirement

More and more Britons are facing the prospect of retiring with mortgage debt, as there’s been a notable rise in first-time buyers aged 45 and above. New analysis

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Reeves Announces £39bn Affordable Homes Plan

A significant uplift in support for housebuilding was revealed during Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review announcement today. The Chancellor laid out a ten-year strategy worth £39 billion, aimed at

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Reeves Pledges to End Asylum Hotel Use by 2029

Rachel Reeves has pledged to bring an end to the government’s use of hotels to house asylum seekers, calling the current approach “costly” and inefficient. However, the change

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Reeves Reveals Housing Plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently addressed the House of Commons with her Spending Review, unveiling a sweeping set of measures that significantly reshape the UK’s approach to housing, public

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BoE Weighs Cuts as Budget Bites

The Bank of England is facing renewed pressure just days before its upcoming decision on interest rates. Fresh data reveals that unemployment has reached its highest level since

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Govt Keeps Renters’ Bill Court Impact Secret

A lettings industry supplier has voiced strong concerns after the government refused to publish the Justice Impact Test linked to the Renters’ Rights Bill. This key document assesses

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Solar Panels Set to Be Law for New Builds

From 2027, the majority of new homes in England will be required to have rooftop solar panels, according to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. He described the move as

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