NRLA: Courts still unprepared for end of Section 21
The government is failing to acknowledge the true state of the court system and its lack of readiness to handle possession cases following the end of Section 21, the National…
Gravesend and Dartford are strong investment spots in Kent
Property investors in Kent should look to Gravesend and Dartford, both of which benefit from strong consumer demand, population growth and undersupply. Kent’s growth has been underpinned by rising demand…
Landlord wins £17,000 rent repayment claim
A landlord has won a £17,000 Rent Repayment Order case brought by non-profit Justice for Tenants. The claim alleged that a landlord had operated without a licence, seeking to claw…
Plans approved for 100 homes in Essex town
Some 100 new homes will be constructed in the Essex village of Takeley. Bellway Strategic Land submitted a hybrid planning application to Uttlesford District Council, seeking full planning permission for…
Mortgage arrears dropping – PropertyWire
Just 11,830 buy-to-let mortgages were in arrears in the first quarter of 2025, figures from UK Finance show. This represents an annual reduction of 6%, while it means just 0.61%…
Scotland passes soft rent controls
The Scottish parliament has agreed to limit rent increases to CPI+1%, to a maximum of 6% for properties in rent control areas. This is a more relaxed form of rent…
More homes required for older renters
Disabled and older renters are underserved by the private rented sector, says estate agency body Propertymark. There’s a lack of bungalows available to rent, at just 19,200 following an annual…
Calls for Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include hybrid heating systems
Most homebuyers think hybrid heating systems that combine air source heat pumps and gas boilers should be covered by its Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The scheme offers grants of up to…
US buyers showing more interest in UK housing
The number of people enquiring from the United States about homes for sale in the UK is at an eight-year high, a report from Rightmove has revealed. US enquiries are…
Propertymark calls for agent regulation timetable
Propertymark has called for a timetable in which agents will be regulated, after the idea was endorsed in the House of Lords. Lord Best said: “those who would be regulated…