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Read More Chancellor to unlock housing in first Budget
  • 26th Oct 2024

Chancellor to unlock housing in first Budget

The Budget will deliver more affordable housing, ensure social housing is available for those who need it and turbocharge the delivery of 1.5 million homes.A housing package announced today will deliver up to 5,000 new affordable social homes with £500 ... more

Read More Renters face pressure as UK property market gains momentum
  • 21st Oct 2024

Renters face pressure as UK property market gains momentum

Britain's housing market saw further recovery last month, with property surveyors reporting increases in house prices, sales, and enquiries. However, the rental sector faced growing pressure as tenant demand exceeded available rental homes. According ... more

Read More ‘Buyers’ market’ as property asking prices rise more slowly than usual
  • 21st Oct 2024

‘Buyers’ market’ as property asking prices rise more slowly than usual

The average price tag on a home has increased by less than usual for the month of October in what is currently a market favouring buyers, according to a property website.Across Britain, the average asking price for a property increased by 0.3% month-on-month, ... more

Read More Public urged to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record
  • 14th Oct 2024

Public urged to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record

Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet.The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood ... more

Read More Are landlords really fleeing the sector?
  • 14th Oct 2024

Are landlords really fleeing the sector?

Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group explores what is happening in the UK's buy-to-let sector and offers her opinion on whether it's still worthwhile to be a landlord.For some time now, tighter lettings legislation ... more

Read More Renter protections closer as Bill progresses through Parliament
  • 9th Oct 2024

Renter protections closer as Bill progresses through Parliament

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will put the Bill to overhaul renting before MPs today which will end Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions.The Renters’ Rights Bill returns to Parliament today and will be debated for the first time by ... more