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New HMO licensing rules could impact London’s biggest rental market
Published On: October 13, 2021Research by central London estate agency Bective has revealed how new HMO licensing rules will impact London’s biggest rental market, …
Six ways to become a more environmentally friendly landlord
Published On: October 12, 2021Rental platform LettingaProperty.com has shared its top tips for landlords looking to maintain a more environmentally friendly property. Jonathan Daines, …
Virtual reality used to teach young people about homelessness
A free mobile app has been developed to help teach young people about homelessness. Homelessness charity Crisis has created Destination …
Landlords concerned about eviction options and renters face homelessness as PRS awaits eviction reform
A lack of eviction options that will be available after the abolition of Section 21 notices remain a worry for …
UK landlords call to Gove as new Housing Minster to treat them fairly
Following Michael Gove’s appointment as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, a survey from online lettings company …
Renters and landlords face cliff edge as furlough ends
Private renters and landlords in England face a cliff edge as the end of furlough coincides with cuts to benefit support, …
New HMO licensing rules could impact London’s biggest rental market
Research by central London estate agency Bective has revealed how new HMO licensing rules will impact London’s biggest rental market, …
Six ways to become a more environmentally friendly landlord
Rental platform LettingaProperty.com has shared its top tips for landlords looking to maintain a more environmentally friendly property. Jonathan Daines, …
Virtual reality used to teach young people about homelessness
A free mobile app has been developed to help teach young people about homelessness. Homelessness charity Crisis has created Destination …
Landlords concerned about eviction options and renters face homelessness as PRS awaits eviction reform
A lack of eviction options that will be available after the abolition of Section 21 notices remain a worry for …
UK landlords call to Gove as new Housing Minster to treat them fairly
Following Michael Gove’s appointment as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, a survey from online lettings company …
Renters and landlords face cliff edge as furlough ends
Private renters and landlords in England face a cliff edge as the end of furlough coincides with cuts to benefit support, …
Private rent debts double during the pandemic, government data shows
The proportion of private renters in arrears in England has more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new …
Local Government Association publishes housing waiting list research
The Local Government Association has published new research that shows one in ten households in need of housing are stuck …
Virtual reality used to teach young people about homelessness
A free mobile app has been developed to help teach young people about homelessness. Homelessness charity Crisis has created Destination …
UK renters are prioritising green spaces over living close to work
A survey carried out by Wise Living, the build to rent provider, found only 34% of respondents said living close …
Over 100,000 renters on Universal Credit at risk of eviction due to government cut
Over 100,000 low-income renters in England on Universal Credit will be at least two or more months behind on their rent when the planned £20 cut …
Landlords concerned about eviction options and renters face homelessness as PRS awaits eviction reform
A lack of eviction options that will be available after the abolition of Section 21 notices remain a worry for …
New HMO licensing rules could impact London’s biggest rental market
Research by central London estate agency Bective has revealed how new HMO licensing rules will impact London’s biggest rental market, …
Campaign launched to prepare for new heat and smoke alarm standards in Scotland
A new public safety campaign has been launched to help raise awareness of new heat and smoke alarm regulations coming …
Most councils are not issuing penalties against rogue landlords, NRLA finds
A new survey shows how few local authorities in England have issued civil penalties against rogue or criminal landlords in …
End of England eviction ban could be starting point for eviction reform
The eviction ban in England is due to end on 31st May, with a change being made to notice periods. A press …
Unfair evictions costing councils more than £161m per year
Ending unfair evictions could reduce homelessness by 9% and save the public purse £161m per year, a Generation Rent analysis …
Government announces next steps for England eviction ban
The Government has announced that the ban on bailiffs enforcing evictions will be lifted from 1st June 2021. A press release …
UK landlords show increased interest in green buy-to-let mortgages
Three in every five landlords are now interested in green buy-to-let mortgages, according to research by Mortgages for Business. 62% …
Staycation boom has led to increase in property investors seeking holiday let tax advice
Demand for holiday lets as the UK prepares prepare for a ‘staycation summer’ has led to an increase in requests …
Spring Budget announces Stamp Duty holiday extension
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an extension to the Stamp Duty holiday in yesterday’s Budget announcement. It will now be …
How landlords can avoid getting caught up in Stamp Duty ‘chaos’
Mortgages for Business has provided tips for landlords looking to avoid the chaos caused by residential buyers trying to beat …
Tenant loan scheme needed for those unable to access Discretionary Housing Payment
The Resolution Foundation has published a report calling for the development of a tenant loan scheme for renters impacted by …
Capital Gains Tax hike risks rental market freeze, warns NRLA
The NRLA warns that the Office for Tax Simplification’s proposed measures to equalise Capital Gains Tax with Income Tax rates …
Student accommodation rent prices are up as much as 26% in parts of Britain
Research from Manor Interiors shows that the cost of renting for a student has increased by as much as 26% …
Virtual reality used to teach young people about homelessness
A free mobile app has been developed to help teach young people about homelessness. Homelessness charity Crisis has created Destination …
UK renters are prioritising green spaces over living close to work
A survey carried out by Wise Living, the build to rent provider, found only 34% of respondents said living close …
The rising popularity of pet-friendly lets and where to find them
Being pet-friendly is currently the most common attribute shared among UK build to rent developments, according to research from Manor …
Tenancy deposit cap saves average renter more than £100
Research from Generation Rent finds private renters have an average of £113 more in their pockets as a result of the …
Michael Gove appointed as new Housing Secretary
As part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet Office reshuffle, Michael Gove has been appointed as the new Housing, Communities and …
