6th Nov 2024
Most Facebook Marketplace rental listings appear to be scams - Generation Rent
The latest research by Generation Rent finds that 56% of rental listings on Facebook Marketplace were properties found to be lifted from other sites, including Booking.com and Rightmove, with variations in price, location or credibility that make it likely they are not legitimate. Comparing 300 rental... more
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 million in new funding for the Affordable... more
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, or £1,199, to reach £371,958... more
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 to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors,... more
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
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