Unveiled by the Housing Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, the Future Homes Standard will see polluting fossil fuel heating systems such as gas boilers banned from new homes by 2025 and replaced with the latest generation of clean technology such as air source heat pumps and cutting-edge solar panels. Ministers will also consult on […]

Two homeless people died every day in England and Wales last year. Today, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released new figures on the number of homeless people who died in England and Wales in 2018. The figures show: • In 2018, an estimated 726 homeless people died in England and Wales, with 692 […]

I was wondering if anyone could give an opinion please: We own 3 apartments in a block. There is a commercial unit plus our 3 flats only. We are besieged with rats throughout the building, mainly in my 3 units. The Freeholder says its not his responsibility as nowhere in the lease does it state […]

Research from Paragon Bank shows that 57% of landlords are most likely to source their next buy-to-let mortgage from their existing broker, while 41% state they would be most likely to go direct to a lender for a buy-to-let mortgage. According to Moneyfacts.co.uk, currently 37% of buy-to-let mortgage products are available directly. The research from […]

Tenant issued with a S21 and a first time for me as it is no for rent arrears! The chances are though he will stay on until bailiffs appear. To get to that stage I will have to pay £355 to start the ball rolling once the S21 date expires. The flat has been fairly […]

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick has given his speech to the Conservative Party Conference titled “Homes Fit for the Future.” The speech was very light on policy and devoid of mentioning the PRS so I will pull out what I can of interest to the housing market that […]

In a national study of developers, almost two-thirds (65%) plan to increase their investment activity in the North substantially over the next two years, with the biggest opportunities seen as being in houses and flats, according to a study by finance specialist Together. Over half (57%) earmarked the North East as Great Britain’s most opportunity-rich […]

– The average UK property price has risen 43% since 2008, while wages have increased by just 15% over the same period – If wages had increased at the same rate as house prices over the past 10 years, the average annual UK salary would now be £35,113 – London boroughs and Home Counties play […]

My tenant in a very popular area of the city occupies a Victorian terraced house with three double bedrooms and two receptions. She is self employed and has been there for over three years living with her two children. The house is under utilised as it is easily big enough to accommodate four adults which […]

I have become involved in an argument with Richmond Upon Thames council over plans by a homeless peoples charity to convert a local hotel/motel into a housing project. The local residents are shocked that the council has waived local planning guidelines on size of units, parking provision and communal space. The scheme will see tenants […]

The private rented sector (PRS) would shrink by 20% if Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions are banned, according to a new economic analysis report*. A new deal for renters? The unintended consequences of abolishing Section 21, by Capital Economics on behalf of the National Landlords Association (NLA), also forecasts a 59% reduction in housing available to […]

David Cox, ARLA Propertymark Chief Executive, said: “Although it’s positive to see that supply has risen, it is nowhere near enough to counterbalance the rapid pace of rising rents, which have reached a new record high for the fourth month running. Two thirds of agents reported landlords raising rents last month, which is a significant […]

I have just had an enquiry for my rental property from a lady with 2 children who is about to separate from her husband. They are currently in rented property. As the decision has only just been made, there is no formal legal agreement between them in terms of how much maintenance he will be […]

When I bought my flat 2 years ago the managing agent reported that I would be appointed a director of the freehold company and he would take care of this with companies house. I received the share certificate and everything looked normal. Another freeholder has recently asked to resign and so I checked companies house […]

Does anyone have any experience in issuing a Court Order to release money held by the DPS? Just briefly, the tenants ‘surrendered’ their tenancy by writing to the Landlord, leaving the keys in the house (and most of their furniture) and without giving notice. In their letter to him they stated that he could have […]

Property118 member, author and landlord campaigner Dr Rosalind Beck was able to ask the fourth question last night on BBC’s Question time presented by Fiona Bruce in Cardiff. The question presented to the panel including James Cleverly MP, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Adam Price AM, Mark Reckless AM, and Gina Miller was: Philosophers consider envy to […]

A recent article concerning Norwich Labour Council’s attack on Section 21 has been responded to by a letter ( below ) to the Norwich Evening News. Readers are encouraged to email individually to ‘press’ for the matter to be covered. [ [email protected] ] Further, if any Norwich Landlords are aware of additional relevant information, please […]

PIP is delighted to have been able to secure two discounted investment opportunities for readers, with discounted prices starting at only £152,000.   Our exclusive price includes an upgraded specification, white goods (washer/dryer and Fridge/Freezer) turf and fencing. According to our Rental Partner, Leef Property Management, investors will enjoy yields of up to 5.7%, as this […]

Assuming Parliament goes into recess, or the ship is abandoned for the Conservative Party conference to proceed, the main agenda published so far does not even include housing policy. Housing is only listed as a category in the fringe events: click here to view. Interesting to note in the agenda below on 01/10/2019 15.00 ConservativeHome […]

In the last year, 490 disputes have arisen between landlords and tenants in the Edinburgh postcode area according to the latest research from SafeDeposits Scotland. The deposit protection provider found that the average amount that tenants and landlords in the capital disagreed over deductions to the deposit at the end of a tenancy was £351 […]

The standard of accommodation in the PRS has significantly improved in the last decade as the sector has expanded and professionalised. The proportion of homes in the PRS in England deemed non-decent by the ONS has fallen for ten consecutive years, decreasing to 24.5% from 44% in 2008. In spite of the sector growing by […]