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Labour’s new housing manifesto targets rogue landlords
Labour has unveiled new policies to tackle bad landlords and win over renters in its latest manifesto. Angela Rayner announced plans to ban no-fault evictions,…
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Rental reform plans at risk from lack of tenant choice, warns NRLA
A shortage of rental homes is set to undermine the political parties’ plans to reform the rental market, warns the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)….
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Rental growth slows but demand remains “out of control” and rents “unaffordable”
UK rental growth has slowed to a modest +0.2% increase from April to May, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. Despite this slight deceleration,…
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Rising house prices and rents squeeze first-time buyers
House prices across the UK have risen by 1.1% in the year to April, with the average house price now standing at £326,248, according to…
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Inflation drops to Bank of England’s target for the first time in three years
Inflation in the UK has finally hit the Bank of England’s target, reaching 2% in May for the first time since July 2021. This marks…
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Renters Lose Over £700 Million in Deposits Due to Cleaning Deductions
UK renters are losing over £700 million annually due to avoidable cleaning-related deductions from their deposits, according to recent data from SpareRoom. SpareRoom, a leading…
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More listings balance the London rental market
The London rental market saw a significant shift in May 2024, with a marked increase in property listings leading to a more balanced environment for…
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General election uncertainty lowers competition and house prices
The UK housing market is experiencing notable shifts due to the impending general election on 22 May, as highlighted by Knight Frank. The estate agency…
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Digital revolution in renting: OpenBrix, TDS, and Home team up
OpenBrix has announced a groundbreaking partnership with The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and Home, aiming to transform the rental experience for millions of tenants across…
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Labour unveils ambitious housing plan in new manifesto
Sir Keir Starmer has just unveiled the Labour Party’s much-anticipated manifesto, detailing key policies for a future government, with significant focus on the housing sector….
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Confidence in housing market dips ahead of election
Confidence in the UK’s housing market is starting to wane despite improvements over the past few months, according to the latest residential market survey from…
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Tenant demand for sustainable properties soars
Annual investment in sustainability has risen by 20% year-on-year as nearly 100% of property investors report increased tenant requests for eco-friendly features. According to Handelsbanken’s…
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BPF calls for 30,000 build-to-rent homes annually to tackle housing crisis
The British Property Federation (BPF) is urging the next government to attract investment into the build-to-rent sector, highlighting the need for 30,000 new build-to-rent homes…
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Landlord fined £13,500 for dangerous HMO conditions
The owners of a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Haringey have been fined £13,500 for failing to address multiple hazards within their property….
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Tories pledge to scrap Capital Gains Tax for landlords selling to tenants
The Conservative Party has announced plans to eliminate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for landlords who sell properties to their sitting tenants. This initiative aims to…
