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Rayner hits back at ‘hypocrisy’ claims over Right-to-Buy

Rayner hits back at ‘hypocrisy’ claims over Right-to-Buy...

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has dismissed Tory accusations of hypocrisy over her use of the Right-to-Buy scheme, saying she is proud of owning her former council house. Ms Rayner said she bought...

UK house prices defied crash predictions in 2023, new data shows

UK house prices defied crash predictions in 2023, new data shows...

Despite predictions of a UK house price crash in 2023, new data shows that prices were resilient. The UK house price index from the estate agents Yopa reveals how the property market fared despite the...

Molo launches expat BTL mortgages for Brits abroad

Molo launches expat BTL mortgages for Brits abroad...

Molo Finance has announced the launch of new expat buy to let mortgages for British nationals living overseas. The new products are designed to provide financing for those who live and work in Hong Kong,

Rents could soar by up to 41% by 2030, new study warns

Rents could soar by up to 41% by 2030, new study warns...

Renters in England could see rents rising by up to 41% per month by 2030, a new study reveals. Zero Deposit analysed historic rental market data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to forecast...

Rising rental insecurity threatens London’s elderly renters

Rising rental insecurity threatens London’s elderly renters...

London’s ageing population faces eviction risk, warns the Deputy Mayor of London. According to the think-tank Centre for London, by 2030, there are projected to be over 1.4 million people aged over...

Spareroom calls for tax equality for private landlords

Spareroom calls for tax equality for private landlords...

Spareroom is criticising the government for failing to address the underlying issues driving landlords to short-term lets. The government recently announced a crackdown on short-term lets with plans to...

UK’s housing crisis made worse by migration – MP

UK’s housing crisis made worse by migration – MP...

A Tory MP has claimed that the UK’s housing crisis is being aggravated by the post-Brexit migration system which sees tenants now paying 40% of their disposable income on rent, The Times reports.

Housing market rebounds as buyers return

Housing market rebounds as buyers return...

The UK’s housing market showed signs of recovery in January as lower mortgage rates encouraged more buyers to resume their property search. That’s according to Hamptons, who say that the search...

Renters face financial hardship and food insecurity, survey reveals

Renters face financial hardship and food insecurity, survey reveals...

Only 9% of tenants in the UK say they are financially comfortable, while 59% said they had trouble paying their bills and expenses due to the high cost of living, a survey reveals. The findings from Zero...

Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions ban sparks landlord ‘uncertainty’, says law firm

Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions ban sparks landlord...

While Housing Secretary Michael Gove has vowed to end Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions before the next General Election, legal experts are warning that his pledge may cause confusion and uncertainty...

Rent controls needed to combat mental health crisis among renters claims activist group

Rent controls needed to combat mental health crisis among renters...

One in three renters claim housing is harming their mental health, according to new research. Data by the London Renters Union (LDR) reveals that 63% of private renters feel depressed about paying their...

London property beats most investments in 10-year returns, Foxtons says

London property beats most investments in 10-year returns, Foxtons...

Foxtons has revealed that the capital’s residential property market has delivered one of the best returns over the last 10 years, second only to Bitcoin and gold. The lettings and estate agents compared...

Boomers help Millennials buy homes in a tough market

Boomers help Millennials buy homes in a tough market...

A new study shows that the UK’s passion for homeownership remains strong and that baby boomers are playing a vital role in helping millennials get on the ladder. The property lender Together says...

Rees-Mogg slams Gove’s ‘socialist error’ Renters (Reform) Bill

Rees-Mogg slams Gove’s ‘socialist error’ Renters...

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, the former leader of the House of Commons, has launched a scathing attack on the housing secretary, Michael Gove, over his proposed Renters (Reform) Bill, which he called a ‘socialist...

Charity demands action from First Minister to tackle housing crisis

Charity demands action from First Minister to tackle housing...

 A housing charity is urging the First Minister to declare a housing emergency across the whole of Scotland. Shelter Scotland has delivered an open letter to Humza Yousaf calling for him to deliver an...

Cap rents for key workers, says campaign group

Cap rents for key workers, says campaign group...

Key workers in London are struggling to afford the high rents in the city and a rent cap is needed, says one campaign group. A report from Generation Rent highlights how much key workers are struggling...

Survey shows landlords prioritising communication and safety standards

Survey shows landlords prioritising communication and safety...

Landlords are listening more to their tenants’ needs and improving compliance standards, according to new research. A survey by Total Landlord Insurance reveals a positive shift in the landlord-tenant...

Landlords can access Disabled Facilities Grants to make adaptations for disabled tenants

Landlords can access Disabled Facilities Grants to make adaptations...

A new resource from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) aims to help landlords make their properties more accessible for tenants with disabilities or long-term illnesses. The factfinder,

London rental market beginning to stabilise say Foxtons

London rental market beginning to stabilise say Foxtons...

Rental prices in the capital saw a slight downturn amidst increasing supply, according to new research. According to letting agents Foxtons, rental prices decreased by 1% in January 2024 compared to the...

Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions are ‘fundamentally unfair’

Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions are ‘fundamentally...

Using section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions to remove ‘model tenants’ in a court of law is ‘fundamentally unfair’ and will ‘get worse’. That is the opinion of...

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