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The Rise of Corporate Landlords: Are We Heading Toward a Rent Monopoly?
There’s a new player in the UK’s private rented sector—one that’s threatening to fundamentally reshape the way tenants experience renting. As small landlords leave the market, driven out by crippling taxes and increasing ... more
Labour pledges stricter clampdown on Airbnb-style short lets
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says the government is considering a tighter clampdown on Airbnb-style short lets than that proposed by the last Conservative administration.The Tories said they would abolish the furnished holiday lets tax regime – ... more
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
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
‘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
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