Charity calls for stronger protections in Renters (Reform) Bill as renter costs soar
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The Renters (Reform) Bill, currently making its way through the House of Lords, doesn’t go far enough to address the growing financial strain on private renters, the debt charity StepChange warns.
It says the cost of renting in the UK has become increasingly unaffordable and points to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
View Full Article: Charity calls for stronger protections in Renters (Reform) Bill as renter costs soar
Snap Election – YIKES!
So – many of us thought that we were nailed on for a late 2024 election. Sunak hanging on by the fingernails. Polling is terrible (things can change, of course). There are a few theories why:
He fancies a long summer holiday (only half joking
View Full Article: Snap Election – YIKES!
Landlord and agent General Election votes are still ‘up for grabs’
There’s a large proportion of property professionals who say they are yet to decide their political vote for the upcoming General Election, a survey reveals.
The research from Goodlord and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) of more than 1,000 participants
View Full Article: Landlord and agent General Election votes are still ‘up for grabs’
Legal Eagle required for council approved rent to rent contract?
I am looking for a solicitor well versed in looking at commercial contracts with a property owner and a rent to rent company.
Due to Selective Licensing (SL) occupancy restrictions, I am finding it increasingly difficult to find tenants required (one family-sized unit) for a large property that has recently been fully renovated.
View Full Article: Legal Eagle required for council approved rent to rent contract?
UK rent growth slows after reaching record high – ONS
The UK’s rent inflation is slowing down as average private rents grew by 8.9% in the year to April – down from a record high of 9.2% in March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports.
This is the first time the annual rent inflation rate has eased since December 2023.
View Full Article: UK rent growth slows after reaching record high – ONS
Why comparison websites might not be your best bet for landlord insurance
When you are looking for a landlord insurance policy, you may look at one of the big-name comparison websites.
While these can be a good starting point, they may not be the best way to find the right insurance policy.
View Full Article: Why comparison websites might not be your best bet for landlord insurance
Tenants struggle to find new homes as rents rise
Half of all tenants who moved in the past year say they faced difficulties finding a new property to rent which is an 8% increase from the previous year, research reveals.
According to The Deposit Protection Service (DPS)
View Full Article: Tenants struggle to find new homes as rents rise
Soaring service charges drive a rise in RTM companies
Landlords in England and Wales are taking a stand against rising service charges, with a study revealing a 20% increase in applications to form ‘Right to Manage’ (RTM) or flat management companies.
The research by Direct Line found that service charges for leasehold flats are increasing by an average of 10% per year
View Full Article: Soaring service charges drive a rise in RTM companies
Fed-up landlord responds to Generation Rent criticism with video message
In a pointed one minute video message, Nottingham landlord Mick Roberts has responded to Ben Twomey, the chief executive of Generation Rent, who has criticised landlords and the Renters (Reform) Bill.
Mr Twomey argues that the bill does not deliver on the government’s promise to end Section 21 ‘no-fault’
View Full Article: Fed-up landlord responds to Generation Rent criticism with video message
London Councils slams the government’s short-term and holiday let reforms
London boroughs have warned that the government’s plans for regulating short-term and holiday lets could worsen the capital’s housing crisis.
The councils, from all political parties, say the government’s proposal could see a new planning ‘C5’ use class being created for properties that are already used as short-term lets.
View Full Article: London Councils slams the government’s short-term and holiday let reforms
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