Residential Market Survey predicts rent increases over next five years
The latest report from the Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) indicates that tenants face an “acceleration” in rent increases over the…
UK rents rise but fail to keep pace with inflation between July and September
Average UK rents rose between July and September but failed to keep pace with inflation, according to new data from…
The cost of living near London’s 342 ‘outstanding’ primary schools
Portico’s latest research reveals exactly how much more you’re likely to spend on a home near top-rated schools. The report…
Should housing benefit increase in line with UK rent prices?
Did you know that today is World Homeless Day? This is an awareness day that takes place around the world…
Generation Rent campaigners take Section 21 protest to Government’s door
A campaign took place yesterday outside the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to highlight unfair evictions across England.…
Slow in house price growth reported by Halifax House Price Index
Yet another report confirms a slow in house price growth for the UK, as the latest Halifax House Price Index shows…
House sales slump in South England, following Brexit delays
The biggest declines in property transactions following the aborted March Brexit deadline were in the South, new research shows. An…
Estate agents should have flexible working options, including working from home
Flexible working options for estate agents, including more opportunities to work from home, should be considered, according to Agent &…
Manchester rent controls will choke off housing supply says RLA
Plans to introduce rent controls in Manchester are currently being discussed. However, the Residential Landlords Association is warning that this…
Properly funded housing court needed to improve justice for landlords and tenants
The speed with which property repossession cases are being dealt with still isn’t good enough, as courts across the country…