Energy Efficiency Report Claims that Gas Central Heating Should be Banned
A new report into the energy efficiency of homes claims that gas central heating should be banned in new builds. …
HMRC Data Highlights the “Sluggish Nature” of the Housing Market
The latest HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) UK Property Transactions Statistics highlight the “sluggish nature” of the housing market, an…
London’s Top Commuter Towns for Property Investment Revealed
With a growing number of Londoners renting homes outside of the capital, due to stretched affordability, more buy-to-let landlords are…
New Bid to Introduce Rent Controls in Scotland Launched
A new bid to introduce valuable rent controls in Scotland has been launched by a tenants’ union. Living Rent, alongside…
MPs Briefed on the Pros and Cons of Rent Controls
MPs have been briefed on a new research paper that assesses the pros and cons of rent controls in England. …
Give Benefit Tenants a Choice, the RLA Urges
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is urging the Government to give benefit tenants a choice when it comes to Universal Creditpayments…
Mandatory Electrical Safety Checks to be Introduced “as Soon as Possible”, Government Confirms
Mandatory electrical safety checks in the private rental sector will be introduced “as soon as possible”, a Government minister has…
Demand Up but Supply Down in London’s Private Rental Sector
Demand from new tenants in London’s private rental sector is rising at a time when the number of homes available…
Number of First Time Buyers Hits 12-Year High
The number of first time buyers getting onto the housing ladder hit the highest level in 12 years in 2018,…
Inspection Time? Some Things you Need to Consider…
Written by Open Doors Project Manager, Nazia Azad-Warren When the weather warms up, it’s usually a sign for us to open up…