A landlord in Walthamstow has seen a hefty rent repayment order reduced after a tribunal considered the tenants’ substantial arrears of over £17,000. The First-tier…
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA) has officially abolished the contentious two-year rule, simplifying the process for leaseholders to extend their leases or…
The Renters’ Rights Bill, set to introduce significant reforms to the rental process, is continuing to raise concerns among landlords and letting agents. Under the…
The UK government is preparing to unveil its overdue consultation on energy efficiency standards for private rented properties, with plans to require homes to meet…
As the Renters’ Rights Bill approaches its Report Stage on 14 January 2025, property agents and landlords are raising alarms about its potential unintended consequences….
A proposed law in the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill could make it illegal for landlords to request or accept more than a month’s rent in…
Over 150 tenants at the Vive Living development in Deptford, southeast London, are being evicted after the landlord issued Section 21 notices. Residents were informed…
Despite the UK’s love for pets, only 7% of rental properties across major cities are listed as pet-friendly, according to a new analysis by Inventory…
Private renters in England are staying in their homes longer than ever, challenging the narrative that tenants face widespread insecurity in the private rental sector…
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales, alongside introducing regulatory measures for the property sector. These announcements…
New government data reveals a worrying decline in housing supply across England, with annual delivery falling by 6% to 221,071 net additional dwellings in the…
Private landlords in England are confronting a monumental bill to meet proposed government energy efficiency targets. New research from epIMS, an energy efficiency platform, estimates…
