Sales of Irish homes to UK buyers have risen by 10% on average over the past year, with almost a quarter of them as a result of Brexit, a new study shows. More than...
Yesterday, James Brokenshire announced Government plan to consult on improving the leasehold sector, and bring an end to poor leasehold practices for homebuyers once and for all. The consultation proposes the majority of new...
This guest post from Garratts Solicitors looks at what the recent changes in HMO laws mean for agents. New HMO regulations have come into force from the beginning of this month, with the intention to...
Communities secretary James Brokenshire is launching a £20m fund to help people facing homelessness secure a home in the private rented sector. The Private Rented Sector Access Fund launches tomorrow on World Homeless Day....
Much is often made in the property sector about the ongoing and increasing pressure on private landlords and there’s no doubting this has been, and will continue to be, intense. The new regulations being introduced reclassify...
The housing minister has stressed the importance of estate agents disclosing their referral fee arrangements upfront. Heather Wheeler said buyers needed to make informed decisions. She was speaking following findings that most buyers who...
Prospective tenants in the UK’s private rental sector are increasing the demand for rental properties but more landlords are leaving the market, creating an imbalance of supply and demand. According to recent figures, the number...
Government measures are among the top reasons for landlords in the UK planning to increase rents, according to new research. Some 37% of landlords say that they may have to put up rents to...
People in their 20s who want to rent a place for themselves face having to pay out an “unaffordable” amount in two-thirds of Britain, BBC research shows. They face financial strain as average rents...
Tenants living in shared houses in England could face eviction or increases in rent because of changes to government rules, the National Landlords Association (NLA) has warned. From Monday 1st October an extra 160,000...
