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 Section 21 - but it declined to do so. Instead, it wants the Lord Chancellor to report on the ability of the county courts to deal with evictions. In his opening statement to the House, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State fo

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. The team has now received another award for 2023 Developer of the Year at the Property Investors Awards. The group previously won Property Investor of the Year and Property Development of the Year in 2020. Focused on heritage property development, thei

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election newsletter arrived this morning. Of the 6 candidates in the running, very few look as though they have any relevant leadership or financial experience. What took my attention was Andy Burnham's (Labour) commitment to introduce a Good Landlord Scheme across Greater Manchester and, provide tenants with a facility to get their rented properties 'checked' - maybe by their people who are failing to provide social housing? An