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 and increasing taxation for landlords... more
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 Action Week’, which this year runs... more
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 MPs as greater security and protections for millions... more
8th Oct 2024
Government slammed for encouraging rent arrears to grow further
Ministers need to do more to prevent tenants building rent arrears, not allow them to get bigger as currently planned. The call comes as the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill proposes increasing the amount of arrears a tenant can build from two to three months of rent before landlords... more
30th Sep 2024
Your guide to the Decent Homes Standard
Landlords will soon be required to ensure their properties meet 'decent' living standards as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill. LAST UPDATED: 30 September The Decent Homes Standard outlines the minimum requirements for social housing. Initially introduced in the Renters (Reform) Bill,... more
23rd Sep 2024
Airbnb tells Labour it backs scrapping S21 eviction powers
Airbnb has paid for an article on a prominent Labour website to say it backs the scrapping of Section 21 evictions. John Park – Airbnb’s head of government affairs and public policy in Northern Europe – writes on the Labour List website: “We advocated for ending Section 21... more
19th Sep 2024
First Time Buyers should be government priority, says building society
Yorkshire Building Society has submitted policy recommendations to the government, stressing the importance of helping first-time buyers and savers. HM Treasury invited representations for the Autumn Budget, which the Chancellor will deliver on October 30. In its submission, Yorkshire Building... more
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