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Renters (Reform) Bill clears House of Commons despite Section 21 uncertainty

The Renters (Reform) Bill has passed its final stage in the House Of Commons and is now heading to the House of Lords.
The latest debate on the Renters (Reform) Bill saw various MPs try to pressure the government into giving a date for the end of Sect…

Property Investors Awards – Property Developer of the Year

In the ever-changing landscape of property development, it’s often hard to stand out from the crowd.
However, the Winter Melia Group led by directors Karl Winter and Phil Melia has emerged as a leading force in the industry.

London’s rental market sees rents remain flat but demand rise

Tenant demand for rented homes in London grew by 9% last month, compared to February, according to Foxtons.
The lettings agent highlights that renter demand has fallen 14% year-on-year as the market returns to more typical trends.

Renters borrowing more to pay for deposits

A growing proportion of renters in the UK are having to borrow money to pay their rental deposit, research reveals.
The findings from Reposit found that 38% of renters are turning to credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts, or friends and family.

Renters (Reform) Bill – The key amendments to look out for

The Renters (Reform) Bill is heading back to the House of Commons, with several key amendments set to be debated and Goodlord has examined the most interesting proposals that could impact landlords and tenants.
The firm’s managing director insurance

NRLA says the Renters (Reform) Bill ‘delivers a fair deal for tenants and responsible landlords’

As the Renters (Reform) Bill heads back to Parliament, the proposals have led to criticism from both renter campaign groups and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
MPs will debate the Bill today with 122 pages of nearly 200 amendment…

The Lettings Industry Council calls for collaboration to solve the housing crisis

The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC) is urging a new approach to tackle the housing crisis in England.
It argues that the current method, with separate policies for different housing sectors, has failed.
In a new briefing

Renting linked to ‘lower quality of life and more stress’

Renting may negatively impact a person’s overall well-being as tenants experience a lower quality of life, higher stress levels, and less hope for the future compared to homeowners, a survey reveals.
The research from Zero Deposit, comes after 1,…

Scottish Parliament launches public consultation on new Housing Bill

The Scottish Parliament is seeking feedback from landlords, the public and organisations on the wide-ranging Housing (Scotland) Bill which could see permanent rent controls being introduced.
The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and the …

Landlords could face a two-year wait to sell or reoccupy under Labour plan

Labour’s shadow housing secretary, Matthew Pennycook, has proposed a significant change to the Renters (Reform) Bill which would require landlords to wait two years from the start of a tenancy before they can sell or move back into their property.

Landlords to test digital tax records

HMRC is encouraging self-employed individuals and landlords to take part in testing a new digital tax record system.
From April 2026, those with a combined income from self-employment and property exceeding £50,000 will be required to use compatible s…

Property firm calls for EPC assessor accreditation overhaul

A leading property firm is urging the industry to adopt stricter accreditation for Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessors after repeated encounters with inaccurate EPC ratings that significantly differed upon reassessment.
The call from Re:volv…

Heritage Wills – Award winning Will Writing made easier

Writing a will may not be at the forefront of everyone’s mind but it’s an important step in protecting your loved ones.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be difficult at the best of times but you can ease the burden on those you leave behind by…

BTL market shows signs of stability after months of decline

The buy to let mortgage market appears to be stabilising after a period of significant product reduction, according to new data.
The research from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk found that while the increase is modest – just 39 deals – it follows …

UK house prices rise as top-end market booms

Asking prices for new properties are on the rise, with the average price reaching near-record highs, according to Rightmove.
This increase is being driven by the top-end of the market which is seeing its strongest start to a year for price growth sinc…

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