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Labour’s Housing Policies - next five years start today
Friday 5th July 2024
Graham Norwood
The biggest rental sector headline from Labour’s manifesto may well be its pledge for the “immediate” abolition of Section 21 eviction powers, but the party’s housing plans are far…
Labour will regulate lettings because it's a cheap option - claim
Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Graham Norwood
Labour is likely to make rental sector reform and regulation a priority - at least partly because it will be low-cost and relatively quick to achieve. That’s the view of political expert…
Rightmove says rents at record high, and challenges new government
Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Graham Norwood
The latest snapshot of the rental market from Rightmove reveals that average advertised rents for tenants outside of London have reached a new record of £1,316 per calendar month. In London, average advertised rents are…
Next government urged to reform landlords’ tax rules to boost supply of home to rent
Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Property Industry Eye - Marc Da Silva
With the number of homes coming up to let in short supply, Propertymark is calling on the next government to reconsider the way landlords are taxed…
Expect more rent rises in July following long-term trend
Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Graham Norwood
Rents in June 2024 rose by 6.7% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the Goodlord Rental Index. The Index, which analyses data from tens of thousands of confirmed tenancies, says the average rent for tenancies confirmed in June was £1,225.…
NEW: Labour launches broadside against bad landlords and 'vested interests'
Friday 21st June 2024
Nigel Lewis
Labour has launched a broadside against bad landlords as it adds more flesh to its manifesto bone in a bid to win the ‘renter vote’. This morning Angela Rayner (main image)…
Renting still cheaper than buying with a 5% deposit
Monday 17th June 2024
Robyn Hall
Mortgage guarantee schemes are in Conservative and Labour manifestos, but their effectiveness will probably be determined by Threadneedle Street rather than Downing Street. Would-be buyers with a 5% deposit face…
BTL landlord hit with £13,500 fine for HMO failings
Friday 14th June 2024
Property Industry - Marc Da Silva
The owners of a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Haringey have been fined £13,500 after failing to repair multiple hazards within their property. A series of Improvement Notices under the Housing Act 2004…
Eco-Improvements demanded by most tenants - new bank survey
Friday 14th June 2024
Graham Norwood
A small survey by a bank suggests that almost 100% of buy to let investors surveyed have received requests from tenants for some form…
Word-for-Word - Conservative Rental and Housing Manifesto Pledges
Wednesday 12th June 2024
Graham Norwood
The Conservatives have this afternoon set out a 78-page manifesto, of which just over two pages are given to housing and related issues. Here are the contents of the two pages, word-for-word: "We will…