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Read More RICS outrage over scrapping of Material Information guidance
  • 12th May 2025

RICS outrage over scrapping of Material Information guidance

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is angry Material Information guidelines being replaced with rules “which leave businesses to interpret the law as they see fit.”Late last week the industry was taken by surprise when all parts ... more

Read More What might Reform UK’s election success mean for housing?
  • 6th May 2025

What might Reform UK’s election success mean for housing?

Reform UK last week built on its success at last year’s general election by gaining its first regional mayor in Andrea Jenkyns, 677 council seats, several English councils, and winning the Runcorn byelection.The party’s unprecedented success ... more

Read More Private rented sector asked to shoulder housing for asylum seekers
  • 29th Apr 2025

Private rented sector asked to shoulder housing for asylum seekers

The UK Government has called on private landlords for help as part of a growing housing scheme led by outsourcing giant Serco, which manages asylum housing contracts for the Home Office across the Midlands, the North West, and the East of England. Reaction ... more

Read More Renters' Rights Bill Committee Stage starts this week (House of Lords)
  • 22nd Apr 2025

Renters' Rights Bill Committee Stage starts this week (House of Lords)

The Government has announced four dates for committee sessions in April and May as the Renters' Rights Bill enters its final stages. For some time, the Renters' Rights Bill was at a dead stop. But now, the wheels are back in motion.  Below, ... more

Read More Islanders with rooms urged to help on housing
  • 20th Apr 2025

Islanders with rooms urged to help on housing

Islanders are being reminded of a new income tax relief aimed at alleviating housing pressures by encouraging the use of under-occupied properties.Under the scheme, which came into effect on 1 January, homeowners who rent out rooms in their principal ... more

Read More Rents near £1,000 average after 8.5% rise in 2024
  • 14th Apr 2025

Rents near £1,000 average after 8.5% rise in 2024

The Northern Ireland rental market has made a strong start to 2025, with average rents reaching £960 per month in the first quarter. This is an increase of 8.5% on last year, with an average of 49 enquiries for each advertised rental property.  All ... more