King’s Speech: From no-fault evictions to having a pet, here’s what Labour’s Renters’ Reform Bill will do July 17, 2024 Labour’s Renters’ Reform Bill will introduce significant changes to rented housing in England and Wales, including on no-fault evictions and having a pet. Legislation will be introduced “to give greater rights and protections to people renting their homes”, including “ending no-fault evictions and reforming grounds for possession”, King Charles said. The bill started life under [...]
Confidence in UK property market starts to dip ahead of election June 13, 2024 Confidence in the UK housing market is starting to dip despite signs of improvements in recent months, according to the latest property surveyor report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Renting in London might finally be about to get a bit easier June 7, 2024 The rate at which rental costs in London are rising slowed in April, but tenants are still handing over an average of £2,112 to landlords each month.
Rentguarantor continues rapid growth as losses widen June 6, 2024 Rentguarantor, an Aquis-listed provider of tenancy guarantees, saw its losses widen in 2023 despite a major uptick in revenue, average contract price and tenant contracts in the full year to 31 December.
LGIM boss calls for fewer ‘unscrupulous’ buy-to-let landlords in Britain May 6, 2024 An LGIM boss has lambasted what he describes as "unscrupulous" buy-to-let landlords, accusing many of providing poor housing for tenants.
Explained: What is happening with the Renters Reform Bill? May 2, 2024 The Renters Reform Bill was introduced last year, but it has been beset by delays, and now has 200 amendments added to it. What's the latest?