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The Renters’ Rights Bill edges ever closer to becoming law
Changes to overhaul the private rented sector across England have been a long-held ambition from Labour and has paved the way for the planned introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Over the last twelve months the legislation has been working its way through Westminster and has been subject to oversight and debate within the House…
Read MoreStress Test Reform Boosts Buy-to-Let Market as Product Choice and Affordability Improve
The latest research from award-winning mortgage adviser Alexander Hall has found that recent changes to stress testing rules are helping to rejuvenate the buy-to-let borrowing landscape, with product choice, affordability, and rate competitiveness all showing strong signs of improvement. The changes follow an update from the Bank of England in March 2025, which eased the…
Read MorePropertymark outlines how UK Government can help smaller housebuilders meet ambitious 1.5 million new homes target
Property agent professional body, Propertymark, has outlined how the UK Government can assist small to medium-sized homebuilding businesses (SMEs) to build 1.5 million new homes. As part of their ambitious target for boosting England’s supply of new homes, Propertymark has responded to the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Planning Reform Working Paper…
Read MoreWhy Vacant Dwellings Should Be Converted Into HMOs
The Hidden Housing Fix: Thousands of Empty Homes Could Become HMOs New research from COHO, the HMO management platform, reveals that England’s stock of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) could grow by nearly 5,000 properties simply by repurposing a small portion of the country’s long-term vacant homes. According to the latest UK Government housing data (2024),…
Read MoreNew Rules on Pets and Discrimination: What Landlords Need to Know
By Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, LRG The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to introduce a wave of changes to the private rented sector, including new protections for tenants with pets, children, or those receiving benefits. These reforms aim to prevent blanket bans and create a more inclusive and transparent rental market. Landlords will…
Read MoreProperty sector benefits from additional £74M investment in the last year
New research has revealed that private investment in the UK property sector increased by £74.10 million last year – the fourth-highest surge of any UK sector. This comes as the UK Investment Association unveils new recommendations to unlock private market investment in UK businesses, potentially paving the way for future investment going forward. The business…
Read MoreLondon Rents Have Risen 39% in a Decade
London Rents Have Risen 39% in a Decade – But Just 0.7% When Adjusted for Inflation The latest research from London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves has found that while the average rent in London has climbed by 39.2% over the past decade, when adjusting for inflation, the real-terms increase is just 0.7%,…
Read More‘Difficulty securing a mortgage’ contributing to rise in number of property sales falling through before completion
41% of property sales fell through before completion in the second quarter of 2025, up from 32% in the first quarter. The data from Quick Move Now suggests that 45% of failed sales fell through due to difficulty obtaining a mortgage. Other reasons include chain break (18%), the buyer changing their mind (14%) and legal…
Read MoreSea View Homes Command 38% Premium
The latest research from Yopa has found that homebuyers looking to secure a sea view along England’s coastline can expect to pay a premium of up to 38%, with the average seaside uplift sitting at over £24,537,000 versus standard property prices. The research from Yopa analysed current property listings advertising sea views across 20 English…
Read MoreSMEs need a ‘Medium sized site’ without area thresholds
The Government’s ‘Planning Reform Working Paper: Reforming Site Thresholds’ proposes a ‘Medium’ sized site threshold of 10 to 49 homes, a definition which has won considerable plaudits across the small and medium sized (SME) housebuilding industry. However, the definition also includes a maximum area measurement of 1 hectare area size, which SME housebuilders express as…
Read MoreWhy more buyers are turning their backs on London and looking North
The shift in the UK housing market continues, according to Rightmove’s latest House Price Index data. Despite national declines in average asking prices, cities in the North of England and parts of Wales are bucking the trend with continued growth. This shift suggests increasing investor interest outside London, as buyers seek more affordable and promising…
Read MoreWimbledon aces the competition where current market values are concerned
The latest property market analysis from London’s number one lettings and sales estate agency brand*, Foxtons and its award-winning mortgage advisor, Alexander Hall, has revealed that not only does Wimbledon continue to hold the title as the most expensive of the four global tennis majors in terms of average house prices, but it has also…
Read MoreThirdfort reports 48% increase in demand from estate agents as concerns mount about AI-generated ID fraud
Amid increasing concerns about AI-powered identity fraud, estate agents are seeking to implement more robust digital ID solutions. Client due diligence platform Thirdfort has reported a 48% year-on-year rise in the number of estate agents adopting its technology, as data indicates that AI-driven fraud is on the rise. According to Cifas’ Fraudscape 2025 report, AI-powered…
Read MoreLondon parking spot values revealed
London parking spot prices revealed as average cost hits £760,000 in one borough The latest research from Jefferies London has found that prime homebuyers in Islington paid an average of £760,000 for a parking space over the last 12 months, making it the most expensive London borough in which to secure a private parking spot.…
Read MoreALEP Welcomes the Next Stage of Leasehold Reform
But warns an increasingly complex legal environment impacts on both consumers and professionals In a further stage of leasehold reform, the government has announced a consultation (Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services) on service charge and buildings insurance transparency, litigation costs and regulation of managing agents. The consultation period runs until 26 September. The…
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